Finian McGrath
Ceist:574. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a parking fine in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3633/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 28 January 2014
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Freagraí scríofa
The Deputy will appreciate that I have no direct role in the administration of the fixed charge notice system which is a matter for An Garda Síochána.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the payment of a fixed charge in respect of a road traffic offence is a discretionary option for the recipient of a fixed charge notice following their detection for the offence in question. Only if no payment is made within the periods provided in law is the recipient liable for prosecution for the offence alleged. Once this occurs the matter then proceeds to be dealt with by the courts.
I understand the person concerned has been in direct contact with the Garda authorities in relation to the issue. In the circumstances, the Deputy will also appreciate this is not a matter in which I can intervene.