Michael Healy-Rae
Question:283. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a fine in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [51403/13]
View answerTuesday, 3 December 2013
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The Deputy will appreciate that I have no direct role in the administration of the fixed charge notice system which is a matter for An Garda Síochána. The time limits with respect to accepting payments in respect of Fixed Charge Notices issued are set out in legislation and no discretion is permitted with regard to extending these time periods. Where a fixed charge notice relates to a penalty point offence, the declaration section has to be completed and signed by the driver in question before payment can be processed. Where payment cannot be made in person, payment can be made by post to the address provided on the notice, together with the completed and signed declaration. I understand that the Garda authorities have advised that the fixed charge notice be posted or emailed to the driver in question.