Written answers

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Photo of Michael McGrathMichael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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152. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have received a custodial sentence in the past ten years for illegal fuel smuggling activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25233/13]

Photo of Michael NoonanMichael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that there were 12 convictions in the last 10 years, for offences related to the illicit trade in mineral oils, including smuggling, in respect of which custodial sentences were imposed by the Courts. The sentences imposed were suspended in a number of cases. One conviction was overturned, on appeal, by the Court of Criminal Appeal, and in another case a fine was imposed, instead of the custodial sentence, following appeal. I would like to advise the Deputy also that a further 9 cases are currently before the Courts, and that files are being prepared, with a view to submission to the Director of Public Prosecutions, in 14 other cases.

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