Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 219: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of on-the-spot fines issued by An Garda Síochána in each of the past 10 years with a breakdown by offence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18235/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The figures for the number of on-the-spot-fines and Fixed Charge Notices issued by An Garda Síochána are available in the relevant Garda Annual Reports, copies of which are available in the Oireachtas library.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Fixed Charge Processing System (FCPS) commenced rollout in 2005. I am also informed that An Garda Síochána issues Fine on the Spot (FOTS) notices on behalf of local authorities in respect of breaches of bye-laws enacted by those local authorities, in particular for litter, drinking in a public place etc. Statistics for such Fines on the Spot are compiled by the appropriate local authority.