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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 December 2014

Wednesday, 17 December 2014

Questions (117)

Sandra McLellan

Question:

117. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the revenue that is raised on speeding fines annually since 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48558/14]

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The Deputy will appreciate that, under the provisions of Section 4(3) of the Courts Service Act, 1998 the Courts are independent in their performance of its functions, which includes the provision of statistics. However, to be of assistance, I have had enquiries made and am informed by the Courts Service that the following table outlines the amount paid in respect of fines imposed for speeding offences from 2011 to October 2014. The Deputy will appreciate that substantial revenue is also received in respect of payments made on foot of fixed charge notices issued by the Garda authorities for speeding offences, which do not proceed to Court. I have sought up to date Garda information on the income arising from these payments and I will forward this information to the Deputy when it is available.

Year

Amount paid

Jan - Dec 2011

€708,085.00

Jan - Dec 2012

€812,922.00

Jan - Dec 2013

€775,476.00

Jan - Oct 2014

€602,840.00

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