Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 17 Dec 1997

Vol. 485 No. 3

Written Answers. - Garda Powers.

Róisín Shortall

Question:

254 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current situation regarding the powers of the Garda to issue on the spot fines for litter offences; if they have been issued with the necessary instructions, books and so on; and if he will make a statement on the current status of this matter. [23403/97]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

I have requested a detailed report in this matter from the Garda authorities and, when it is available, I will write to the Deputy.