asked the Minister for Finance if he will state (a) the total number of convictions for all smuggling offences in 1956, 1957 and 1958, and (b) the total of fines (i) imposed and (ii) collected.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Convictions and Fines for Smuggling Offences.
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As the reply takes the form of a tabular statement, I propose with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle to circulate it with the Official Report.
The following is the statement:—
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1956 |
1957 |
1958 |
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TOTAL number of convictions for all smuggling offences |
25 |
43 |
121 |
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|
£ |
s. |
d. |
£ |
s. |
d. |
£ |
s. |
d. |
|
|
Total of fines imposed |
4,442 |
4 |
9 |
11,862 |
9 |
3 |
59,861 |
15 |
6 |
|
£ |
s. |
d. |
£ |
s. |
d. |
£ |
s. |
d. |
|
|
Total of fines collected |
957 |
10 |
0 |
2,568 |
1 |
6 |
4,283 |
3 |
0 |