Brendan Griffin
Question:306. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17187/17]
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An Garda Síochána's Fixed Charge Processing Office inform me that all Fixed Charge Notices (FCNs) are printed and posted on the same date, and that the date of issue printed on the notice is actually the following day, so that individuals receiving an FCN have a full 28 days to pay the fixed charge at the amount stated, and then a further 28 days to pay at the amount stated plus 50%.
Sending FCNs by registered post will not speed up their delivery; in fact it may cause delays if an individual is not at home to sign for a letter and is then obliged to travel to their nearest sorting office.
Neither myself nor my Department have been made aware of any issues in the late delivery of FCNs by an Post, and therefore I have no plans at present to amend the existing procedures.