Deirdre Clune
Ceist:304 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the value of a fine is taken into account when a person is being imprisoned for non-payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19905/98]
Written Answers. - Non-payment of Fines.
The number of days imprisonment to be served in default of payment of a fine imposed by a judge sitting in the District Court is linked to the amount of the fine imposed and such matters are prescribed in Order 23, Rule 7 of the District Court Rules 1997. The days to be served in default of payment of fines imposed by the District Court are set out below:
|
Value of Fine imposed |
Days imprisonment |
|
not exceeding £50 |
5 days |
|
over £250, not exceeding £250 |
15 days |
|
over £250, not exceeding £500 |
45 days |
|
over £500 |
90 days |