asked the Minister for Justice whether he will state how many prosecutions have taken place up to the present for breaches of Section 11, sub-section (3) of the Weights and Measures Act, 1928; and whether he will state particulars of the fines imposed in such cases where an offence was proved.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Breaches of Weights and Measures Act.
Up to the present there has been only one prosecution under Section 11, sub-section (3) of the Weights and Measures Act, 1928. The offence was proved and a fine of 10s. was imposed.
Am I to understand, then, that this Act is not being enforced? Surely the Minister must be aware that there are scores of offences under the Act being committed every day?
I am not aware of that.
That is an extraordinary statement.
If the Deputy is aware of it, perhaps he would give me information.
I can do so. I can give you plenty of instances of it.