Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 March 2015
237. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider facilitating a system of payment of unpaid fines whereby the outstanding money is added to the amount due on motor tax for a vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9597/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraA Criminal Justice (Fixed Charge Processing System) Working Group, jointly chaired by my Department and the Department of Justice and Equality, comprising representatives of all relevant State bodies, was established in March 2014 to oversee and facilitate the implementation of the recommendations of a report by the Garda Inspectorate into the Fixed Charge Processing System. As part of its deliberations, the Working Group is examining the solutions for addressing the collection of all outstanding road traffic related fines and charges, including the possibility of associating such amounts with the motor tax on a vehicle.
As I explained to the Deputy, in response to a similar Question put to me on 10 February 2015, I intend to await the outcome of the discussions at the Working Group before deciding what approach might be taken in this matter.
