Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2012
487 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to bring forward legislative proposals to introduce attachment orders in addition to that contained in the Fines Act 2010; and the date on which this legislation will be introduced. [7755/12]
View answerThe Fines Act 2010 includes a number of provisions designed to improve the collection of fines and to reduce the number of people committed to prison for the non-payment of fines. I intend to commence the outstanding provisions relating to instalment payments; the appointment of receivers; and the use of community service orders where fines remain unpaid, later this year.
The Programme for Government includes a commitment to introduce attachment orders to collect outstanding fines. I am currently considering how to implement this commitment and expect to be in a position to bring forward a Fines (Amendment) Bill to provide for attachment orders later in the year.
