New law aims to prevent imprisonment over fines

Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has published new laws aimed at helping people to avoid prison for failure to pay fines.

New law aims to prevent imprisonment over fines
Mon, 20 Apr, 2009 - 13:48

Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has published new laws aimed at helping people to avoid prison for failure to pay fines.

The Fines Bill 2009 will allow people to pay fines in instalments.

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