asked the Minister for Justice whether he can state the number of bus drivers who were prosecuted (1) for exceeding the speed limit; (2) for overcrowding, during the six months ended 30th June, 1928; the number of cases in which fines were imposed; the total amount received in fines; and whether he can give the same information for the corresponding period in 1927.
(CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS). (ORAL ANSWERS). - MOTOR BUS PROSECUTIONS.
The following are the details of prosecutions of drivers of omnibuses during the six months ended 30th June, 1927, and 30th June, 1928. There are, however, a number of cases in respect of the latter half-year awaiting trial in the District Courts:—
HALF YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1927.
|
Prosecutions |
Cases in which fines were imposed |
Total Fines |
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|
Speeding |
Overcrowding |
Speeding |
Overcrowding |
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|
£ |
s. |
d. |
||||
|
202 |
152 |
156 |
105 |
207 |
16 |
6 |
HALF YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1928.
|
1104 |
401 |
913 |
353 |
865 |
8 |
8 |
You are making money on it.
And yet we are supposed to be neglecting our duty.
That is your duty.