Pensioner jailed for non-payment of fine, sues jail and Justice Minister

A pensioner who had been jailed, and was subsequently released by the High Court, over a failure to pay court-ordered instalments on a €5,000 judgment debt has brought fresh proceedings seeking damages, writes Ann O'Loughlin.

The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was arrested in March by order of the District Court and jailed for seven days over not meeting the repayment instalments.