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More than 2,000 people were sent to prison for failure to pay a court-imposed fine last year.
The latest figures shows there has been a significant drop in the number of imprisonments following new legislation.
Fines ranging from €9,000 to €16,000 were handed down to 10 motorists yesterday.
The vacant sites levy was introduced to free up land for homes.
The HSE figures relate to the first three quarters of last year.
Infractions can be punishable by up to six months in prison and a $1,000 (€815) fine.
The EU has commenced infringement proceedings against Ireland for its failure to introduce a licensing system.
Do you have any library books or rented DVDs or videos collecting dust?
The judge convicted Eircom and imposed fines amounting to €16,500 which must be paid within two months.
The guilty plea entered today is in addition to over €16 billion in settlements the company has already agreed to pay.
We look at international solutions to dirty litter habits – and whether they would be effective here.
“The council don’t appear to give the issue of illegal dumping the attention it deserves,” one councillor said.
Critics say the process risks restricting adults’ access to legal content and could open a door to fraudsters.
Second prosecutions were taken against people for not having NCT Certificates, in cases where an original fine had already been paid.
She has been taken to the Dóchas Centre women’s prison where she is expected to spend ten days.
All posters should have been taken down by now.
The Private Residential Tenancies Board took legal action against the landlords for failing to register their tenancies.
Jail time for fine defaulters will be considered only as a last resort under the legislation.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland are taking a new hardline stance on those who don’t pay their tolls, including the seizure of offenders’ cars.
55% of those imprisoned in Ireland last year were jailed for the non-payment of fines.
The Czech Republic courts said it won’t force the man to pay around €350,000 in damages if his anti-piracy video gets 200,000 views on YouTube.
Renua deputy leader Billy Timmins has said motorists who are recorded driving under the limit should be entered into a lottery to win cash.
With the backing of powerful bureaucratic interests, cyclists have been getting a free ride where it comes to their responsibilities on the road.
No front lamp? That’s a fine. Not stopping at traffic lights? That’s a fine.
Cycling groups have questions about the enforceability of the new charges.
If you guessed €27 million, well done.
And a councillor thinks it could cause reputational damage.
The Courts Service is also outsourcing the collection of fines.
…costing taxpayers about €180 per person per day.
The move was motivated by a need to reduce burdens on the court system.
Someone jailed for four weeks can now be released after three.
Britain sent 51 people to jail last year for not paying their tv licence – while Ireland imprisoned 411 people.
Anglo’s former lawyer told today’s sentencing hearing that he he did not know that the bank were intending to lend to the ‘Maple 10′ developers.
Willie McAteer and Pat Whelan will find out today if they are to face a jail term.
There are 727 “speed enforcement zones” throughout the country.
And legislation that will cut that number was passed yesterday.
The chairman of the Justice Committee says the law will ensure that less people are jailed for non-payment of fines.
Glasnevin-based councillor Paul McAuliffe said the council does not have the resources to police many of the bye-laws it creates.
The local authority pleaded guilty to three charges related to the deaths of Mark O’Shaughnessy and Brian Murray who died fighting a blaze in Bray in 2007. The maximum possible fine was €3 million.
The state has finished paying off the penalties related to environmental issues – they amounted to €3,648,000.