Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 136: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the revenue generated by the Garda Síochána from on-the-spot fines in 2006, 2007 and 2008; the follow up for persons who do not pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12488/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the revenue generated by An Garda Síochána from on the spot fines and fixed charge notices in 2006, 2007 and 2008:

Legislation providing for the issue of fixed charge notices provides that paying the fixed charge is a discretionary option for the recipient of the fixed charge notice. During the initial period of 28 days from the date of the notice, payment is accepted at the fixed charge. During the subsequent period of 28 days, payment is accepted at the fixed charge plus 50%. If no payment is made, the recipient is liable for prosecution for the offence alleged. The matter then proceeds to be dealt with by the courts.