Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 226: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a warrant was issued to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary for non-payment of a fine, in view of the fact that the fine had been paid almost three years previously; the offences the warrant relates to; if the warrant will be withdrawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31709/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the matter referred to relates to the Control of Dogs Act. Summonses were initiated by Tipperary North Riding County Council and the case was heard at Thurles District Court on 25 May, 2004. The person referred to was fined €150 and had expenses of €161 awarded against them.

The payment that the person referred to made was in respect of boarding and related fees for the person's dogs by the local authority's dog warden. The fines and expenses were not paid, and as a consequence two warrants were issued by the District Court. These have now expired and an application will be made to have them re-issued.

The withdrawal of these warrants is a matter for Tipperary North Riding County Council, the complainant in this case.