John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 398: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will intercede and have the fine imposed on a person (details supplied) in County Sligo reduced to a lower level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32549/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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No petition or application to open a petition is currently on hand for consideration by me in respect of the person referred to by the Deputy. I have arranged to forward to the Deputy the appropriate application form which should be completed and returned to my office by the person concerned. I should, however, bring to the Deputy's attention the fact that the 1995 High Court Judgement on petitions stated that the power of clemency which I may exercise must be used sparingly and only in special and exceptional circumstances.