# fines - Monday 25 June, 2018
# Justice
# Justice
More than 2,000 people were sent to prison for failure to pay a court-imposed fine last year.
# fines - Friday 8 June, 2018
# Court Fines
# Court Fines
The latest figures shows there has been a significant drop in the number of imprisonments following new legislation.
# fines - Tuesday 22 May, 2018
# Taking Its Toll
# Taking Its Toll
Fines ranging from €9,000 to €16,000 were handed down to 10 motorists yesterday.
# fines - Saturday 3 March, 2018
The vacant sites levy was introduced to free up land for homes.
# fines - Sunday 21 January, 2018
# Smoking
# Smoking
The HSE figures relate to the first three quarters of last year.
# fines - Saturday 20 January, 2018
# Drones
# Drones
Infractions can be punishable by up to six months in prison and a $1,000 (€815) fine.
# fines - Friday 8 December, 2017
# In Breach
# In Breach
The EU has commenced infringement proceedings against Ireland for its failure to introduce a licensing system.
# fines - Friday 7 July, 2017
# Your Say
# Your Say
Do you have any library books or rented DVDs or videos collecting dust?
# fines - Monday 27 March, 2017
# Phone Service
# Phone Service
The judge convicted Eircom and imposed fines amounting to €16,500 which must be paid within two months.
# fines - Friday 10 March, 2017
# Scam
# Scam
The guilty plea entered today is in addition to over €16 billion in settlements the company has already agreed to pay.
# fines - Sunday 26 February, 2017
We look at international solutions to dirty litter habits – and whether they would be effective here.
# fines - Tuesday 21 February, 2017
# Illegal Dumping
# Illegal Dumping
“The council don’t appear to give the issue of illegal dumping the attention it deserves,” one councillor said.
# fines - Saturday 3 December, 2016
# Your Say
# Your Say
Critics say the process risks restricting adults’ access to legal content and could open a door to fraudsters.
# fines - Friday 10 June, 2016
# All The Money
# All The Money
Second prosecutions were taken against people for not having NCT Certificates, in cases where an original fine had already been paid.
# fines - Friday 6 May, 2016
# Jailed
# Jailed
She has been taken to the Dóchas Centre women’s prison where she is expected to spend ten days.
# fines - Saturday 5 March, 2016
# Your Say
# Your Say
All posters should have been taken down by now.
# fines - Tuesday 23 February, 2016
# Fines
# Fines
The Private Residential Tenancies Board took legal action against the landlords for failing to register their tenancies.
# fines - Monday 11 January, 2016
# Explainer
# Explainer
Jail time for fine defaulters will be considered only as a last resort under the legislation.
# fines - Thursday 17 December, 2015
# For Whom The Bill Tolls
# For Whom The Bill Tolls
Transport Infrastructure Ireland are taking a new hardline stance on those who don’t pay their tolls, including the seizure of offenders’ cars.
# fines - Thursday 10 December, 2015
# Fine Idea
# Fine Idea
55% of those imprisoned in Ireland last year were jailed for the non-payment of fines.
# fines - Thursday 26 November, 2015
# Unusual Punishment
# Unusual Punishment
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.
# fines - Saturday 21 November, 2015
# Road Safety
# Road Safety
Renua deputy leader Billy Timmins has said motorists who are recorded driving under the limit should be entered into a lottery to win cash.
# fines - Saturday 1 August, 2015
# Opinion
# Opinion
With the backing of powerful bureaucratic interests, cyclists have been getting a free ride where it comes to their responsibilities on the road.
# fines - Friday 31 July, 2015
# It Starts Today
# It Starts Today
No front lamp? That’s a fine. Not stopping at traffic lights? That’s a fine.
# fines - Friday 3 July, 2015
# Stop
# Stop
Cycling groups have questions about the enforceability of the new charges.
# fines - Friday 5 June, 2015
# Fine With Me
# Fine With Me
If you guessed €27 million, well done.
# fines - Friday 17 April, 2015
# Black Bags
# Black Bags
And a councillor thinks it could cause reputational damage.
# fines - Tuesday 17 March, 2015
# Slammer
# Slammer
The Courts Service is also outsourcing the collection of fines.
# fines - Monday 9 March, 2015
# Not Fine
# Not Fine
…costing taxpayers about €180 per person per day.
# fines - Friday 13 June, 2014
# Ganja
# Ganja
The move was motivated by a need to reduce burdens on the court system.
# fines - Sunday 8 June, 2014
# Poll
# Poll
Someone jailed for four weeks can now be released after three.
# fines - Monday 5 May, 2014
# TV Licence
# TV Licence
Britain sent 51 people to jail last year for not paying their tv licence – while Ireland imprisoned 411 people.
# fines - Monday 28 April, 2014
# Another Day
# Another Day
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.
# Anglo Trial
# Anglo Trial
Willie McAteer and Pat Whelan will find out today if they are to face a jail term.
# fines - Wednesday 16 April, 2014
# GoSafe
# GoSafe
There are 727 “speed enforcement zones” throughout the country.
# fines - Friday 11 April, 2014
# Prison
# Prison
And legislation that will cut that number was passed yesterday.
# fines - Tuesday 21 January, 2014
# Fines
# Fines
The chairman of the Justice Committee says the law will ensure that less people are jailed for non-payment of fines.
# fines - Thursday 21 November, 2013
# Dumping
# Dumping
Glasnevin-based councillor Paul McAuliffe said the council does not have the resources to police many of the bye-laws it creates.
# fines - Friday 25 October, 2013
# Bray Fire Officers
# Bray Fire Officers
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.
# fines - Monday 14 October, 2013
# Penalty Fines
# Penalty Fines
The state has finished paying off the penalties related to environmental issues – they amounted to €3,648,000.
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