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#Fines

# fines - Wednesday 24 April, 2019

'They'll spot you': Luas warning commuters about plain clothes ticket inspectors Fines

'They'll spot you': Luas warning commuters about plain clothes ticket inspectors

Apr 24th 2019, 9:30 PM 42,533 Views 52 Comments

A new campaign by the private operator was launched earlier this month.

# fines - Monday 8 April, 2019

Poll: Should social media sites be fined for failing to tackle harmful online content? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should social media sites be fined for failing to tackle harmful online content?

Apr 8th 2019, 10:21 AM 16,281 Views 73 Comments

The UK government has proposed establishing a watchdog with the power to fine internet companies.

# fines - Tuesday 26 March, 2019

Fines totalling more than €126k in court crackdown on M50 toll dodgers Courts

Fines totalling more than €126k in court crackdown on M50 toll dodgers

Mar 26th 2019, 9:22 AM 23,791 Views No Comments

The penalties yesterday ranged from €2,500 to €15,000.

# fines - Thursday 27 December, 2018

Over 7,000 litter fines were issued around the country last year LITTER BUGS

Over 7,000 litter fines were issued around the country last year

Dec 27th 2018, 9:00 PM 9,429 Views 27 Comments

Dublin City Council issued the most fines at 1465.

# fines - Tuesday 18 December, 2018

Ross says no 'heated' row over speeding proposals, but some FG ministers have issues with severity of penalty points Fines

Ross says no 'heated' row over speeding proposals, but some FG ministers have issues with severity of penalty points

Dec 18th 2018, 5:19 PM 14,577 Views 58 Comments

The general scheme of the Bill was approved this afternoon.

# fines - Thursday 8 November, 2018

Just four dog poo fines were issued in Dublin City so far this year Dog Poo

Just four dog poo fines were issued in Dublin City so far this year

Nov 8th 2018, 6:10 AM 10,088 Views 42 Comments

Out of the four fines issued this year, just one was paid.

# fines - Sunday 30 September, 2018

Elon Musk and Tesla fined €34.4 million, Musk to step down as chairman over fraud charges Ouch

Elon Musk and Tesla fined €34.4 million, Musk to step down as chairman over fraud charges

Sep 30th 2018, 9:30 AM 22,513 Views 18 Comments

The controversial founder of the electric car manufacturer will remain as chief executive however.

# fines - Tuesday 28 August, 2018

Gardaí in Dublin have been clamping down on cars parked in cycle lanes Fines

Gardaí in Dublin have been clamping down on cars parked in cycle lanes

Aug 28th 2018, 9:45 PM 26,518 Views 82 Comments

One garda fined six motorists in 25 minutes.

# fines - Tuesday 14 August, 2018

Calls for drivers who park on cycle lanes to get penalty points Pay Up

Calls for drivers who park on cycle lanes to get penalty points

Aug 14th 2018, 8:00 PM 11,249 Views 79 Comments

Motorists continue to park on cycle lane because they face no consequences for doing so, said the party.

# fines - Tuesday 7 August, 2018

Poll: Should drivers who exceed the speed limit by a greater margin face tougher penalties? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should drivers who exceed the speed limit by a greater margin face tougher penalties?

Aug 7th 2018, 9:53 AM 30,109 Views 178 Comments

Minister for Transport Shane Ross said a tiered form of speeding offences will be introduced next year.

# fines - Sunday 5 August, 2018

The more you break the speed limit the more you'll be punished under new law Penalty Points

The more you break the speed limit the more you'll be punished under new law

Aug 5th 2018, 12:05 AM 42,487 Views 96 Comments

Transport Minister Shane Ross said he hopes to have a general scheme for the legislation ready by Christmas.

# fines - Saturday 4 August, 2018

First woman fined in Denmark for wearing full-face veil - reports Fines

First woman fined in Denmark for wearing full-face veil - reports

Aug 4th 2018, 8:43 AM 25,334 Views 179 Comments

As of 1 August, wearing a burqa or the niqab in public carries a fine of 1,000 kroner.

# fines - Saturday 28 July, 2018

Poll: Would you report someone for breaking the hosepipe ban? Irish Water This post contains a poll

Poll: Would you report someone for breaking the hosepipe ban?

Jul 28th 2018, 10:47 AM 46,997 Views 96 Comments

Over 300 reports have been made.

# fines - Tuesday 17 July, 2018

Just 93 prosecutions after 6,000 rubbish bags dumped in Dublin city's 'worst litter blackspot' Illegal Dumping

Just 93 prosecutions after 6,000 rubbish bags dumped in Dublin city's 'worst litter blackspot'

Jul 17th 2018, 12:05 AM 22,410 Views 48 Comments

The area is thought to be the most littered part of Dublin.

# fines - Monday 25 June, 2018

'Prison is for dangerous criminals': Drop in numbers sent to prison for non-payment of fines Justice

'Prison is for dangerous criminals': Drop in numbers sent to prison for non-payment of fines

Jun 25th 2018, 3:37 PM 10,348 Views 31 Comments

More than 2,000 people were sent to prison for failure to pay a court-imposed fine last year.

# fines - Friday 8 June, 2018

Over 2,000 people jailed for non-payment of fines last year Court Fines

Over 2,000 people jailed for non-payment of fines last year

Jun 8th 2018, 6:15 AM 17,858 Views 26 Comments

The latest figures shows there has been a significant drop in the number of imprisonments following new legislation.

# fines - Tuesday 22 May, 2018

Drivers fined almost €120,000 in crackdown on M50 toll dodgers Taking Its Toll

Drivers fined almost €120,000 in crackdown on M50 toll dodgers

May 22nd 2018, 6:10 AM 35,084 Views 67 Comments

Fines ranging from €9,000 to €16,000 were handed down to 10 motorists yesterday.

# fines - Saturday 3 March, 2018

Why councils will soon be fining themselves for owning vacant housing sites

Why councils will soon be fining themselves for owning vacant housing sites

Mar 3rd 2018, 4:00 PM 18,590 Views 26 Comments

The vacant sites levy was introduced to free up land for homes.

# fines - Sunday 21 January, 2018

Over 300 retailers targeted in sting operations to see if they're selling cigarettes to under 18s Smoking

Over 300 retailers targeted in sting operations to see if they're selling cigarettes to under 18s

Jan 21st 2018, 7:00 AM 27,216 Views 22 Comments

The HSE figures relate to the first three quarters of last year.

# fines - Saturday 20 January, 2018

Drunk droning in the US state of New Jersey is now illegal Drones

Drunk droning in the US state of New Jersey is now illegal

Jan 20th 2018, 5:30 PM 12,213 Views 8 Comments

Infractions can be punishable by up to six months in prison and a $1,000 (€815) fine.

# fines - Friday 8 December, 2017

Group water schemes will have to pay for a licence under proposed new rules In Breach

Group water schemes will have to pay for a licence under proposed new rules

Dec 8th 2017, 6:10 AM 11,262 Views 30 Comments

The EU has commenced infringement proceedings against Ireland for its failure to introduce a licensing system.

# fines - Friday 7 July, 2017

Poll: Do you think fines work? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you think fines work?

Jul 7th 2017, 9:36 AM 12,817 Views 32 Comments

Do you have any library books or rented DVDs or videos collecting dust?

# fines - Monday 27 March, 2017

Eircom fined for over-charging nuns' nursing home and leaving it without phone service for weeks Phone Service

Eircom fined for over-charging nuns' nursing home and leaving it without phone service for weeks

Mar 27th 2017, 7:55 PM 15,642 Views 25 Comments

The judge convicted Eircom and imposed fines amounting to €16,500 which must be paid within two months.

# fines - Friday 10 March, 2017

Volkswagen pleads guilty in emissions cheating scandal, set to pay extra €4bn in fines Scam

Volkswagen pleads guilty in emissions cheating scandal, set to pay extra €4bn in fines

Mar 10th 2017, 11:06 PM 11,789 Views 23 Comments

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

Rivers of Buckfast bottles and human excrement in playgrounds: How can Ireland clean up its act? This post contains a poll

Rivers of Buckfast bottles and human excrement in playgrounds: How can Ireland clean up its act?

Feb 26th 2017, 7:40 AM 23,693 Views 46 Comments

We look at international solutions to dirty litter habits – and whether they would be effective here.

# fines - Tuesday 21 February, 2017

'There is no deterrent': Less than a third of Dublin litter fines actually get paid Illegal Dumping

'There is no deterrent': Less than a third of Dublin litter fines actually get paid

Feb 21st 2017, 6:17 PM 7,998 Views 29 Comments

“The council don’t appear to give the issue of illegal dumping the attention it deserves,” one councillor said.

# fines - Saturday 3 December, 2016

Poll: Do you think porn sites should be fined for letting under-18s visit? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you think porn sites should be fined for letting under-18s visit?

Dec 3rd 2016, 9:27 AM 15,521 Views 51 Comments

Critics say the process risks restricting adults’ access to legal content and could open a door to fraudsters.

# fines - Friday 10 June, 2016

Drivers fined multiple times for having no NCT certificate All The Money

Drivers fined multiple times for having no NCT certificate

Jun 10th 2016, 10:01 PM 23,682 Views 50 Comments

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

Shell to Sea activist Maura Harrington arrested in Mayo Jailed

Shell to Sea activist Maura Harrington arrested in Mayo

May 6th 2016, 7:30 PM 40,041 Views 139 Comments

She has been taken to the Dóchas Centre women’s prison where she is expected to spend ten days.

# fines - Saturday 5 March, 2016

Poll: Should election candidates be fined for not taking down their posters in time? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should election candidates be fined for not taking down their posters in time?

Mar 5th 2016, 9:10 AM 27,881 Views 86 Comments

All posters should have been taken down by now.

# fines - Tuesday 23 February, 2016

Two landlords slapped with criminal convictions for failing to register tenants Fines

Two landlords slapped with criminal convictions for failing to register tenants

Feb 23rd 2016, 12:17 PM 26,053 Views 39 Comments

The Private Residential Tenancies Board took legal action against the landlords for failing to register their tenancies.

# fines - Monday 11 January, 2016

How will the new fine payment law coming into force today affect you? Explainer

How will the new fine payment law coming into force today affect you?

Jan 11th 2016, 3:03 PM 47,217 Views 87 Comments

Jail time for fine defaulters will be considered only as a last resort under the legislation.

# fines - Thursday 17 December, 2015

Driver fined €25,000 in M50 toll-dodging crackdown For Whom The Bill Tolls

Driver fined €25,000 in M50 toll-dodging crackdown

Dec 17th 2015, 11:20 AM 31,612 Views 56 Comments

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

A major IT upgrade means people who don't pay fines will have it taken from their wages Fine Idea

A major IT upgrade means people who don't pay fines will have it taken from their wages

Dec 10th 2015, 7:05 PM 26,699 Views 150 Comments

55% of those imprisoned in Ireland last year were jailed for the non-payment of fines.

# fines - Thursday 26 November, 2015

Software pirate ordered to make a viral video to avoid paying a major fine Unusual Punishment

Software pirate ordered to make a viral video to avoid paying a major fine

Nov 26th 2015, 1:04 PM 13,076 Views 22 Comments

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

What if we gave motorists cash rewards for driving under the speed limit? Road Safety This post contains a poll

What if we gave motorists cash rewards for driving under the speed limit?

Nov 21st 2015, 7:00 AM 11,235 Views 45 Comments

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

New fines begin the overdue fightback against pesky cyclists Opinion

New fines begin the overdue fightback against pesky cyclists

Aug 1st 2015, 8:00 AM 175 Views 130 Comments

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

Are you a cyclist? Here are the 7 offences you can get fined €40 for It Starts Today

Are you a cyclist? Here are the 7 offences you can get fined €40 for

Jul 31st 2015, 2:40 PM 90,405 Views 334 Comments

No front lamp? That’s a fine. Not stopping at traffic lights? That’s a fine.

# fines - Friday 3 July, 2015

Cyclists face new fines, but will they work? Stop This post contains a poll

Cyclists face new fines, but will they work?

Jul 3rd 2015, 6:02 AM 18,513 Views 133 Comments

Cycling groups have questions about the enforceability of the new charges.

# fines - Friday 5 June, 2015

Breaking the law has cost financial institutions €27 million since 2011 Fine With Me

Breaking the law has cost financial institutions €27 million since 2011

Jun 5th 2015, 10:45 AM 5,070 Views 8 Comments

If you guessed €27 million, well done.

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