Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 May 2025
121. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Finance that legal mechanisms that need to be enacted to enable the Revenue Commissioners along with the Department of Social Protection to deduct pay or tax free allowances for non-payment of fines, or as part of penalties issued in lieu of custodial sentences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27953/25]
View answerI am advised by Revenue that the payment of court imposed fines and penalties is a matter for the Courts Service and the Department of Justice. Any consideration of an expansion of the collection mechanisms for such fines and penalties would require careful consideration and would be a matter for the Minister for Justice in the first instance.
If the Deputy wishes to provide further clarification on his proposals directly, I would be happy to follow up with a more detailed response, as appropriate to my policy remit.
