Menu
21/08/2014
Cross Border Crime Legislation Published
New legislation has been published that will enhance the co-operation with other EU Member States in fighting crime.
Proposed by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill will see fines and other penalties imposed by Irish courts on citizens of other EU member states, being able to be collected in those member states.
Welcoming the news, Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Seán Conlan, said: "Put simply, if someone from another EU state commits a crime in Ireland, they can now pay their fine when they go home. Escaping payment will not be an option.
"Cross-border crime is a major problem and oftentimes legal restrictions have inhibited investigations as well as prosecutions. This legislation, which is expected to be enacted later this year, will be hugely beneficial on both sides of the border.
"The legislation will also mean that property that is the proceeds of crime can be confiscated and there will be co-operation between EU Member States in dealing with crisis situations, such as terrorist incidents.
"I have been calling for legislation of this kind for some time. The absence of an agreement between EU Member States has meant people were escaping payment of fines and it created a feeling that these offenders were getting away scot free.
"This legislation will make a big difference across the EU but especially in places like Monaghan where we deal with cross-border issues on a daily basis."
(MH/JP)
Proposed by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill will see fines and other penalties imposed by Irish courts on citizens of other EU member states, being able to be collected in those member states.
Welcoming the news, Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Seán Conlan, said: "Put simply, if someone from another EU state commits a crime in Ireland, they can now pay their fine when they go home. Escaping payment will not be an option.
"Cross-border crime is a major problem and oftentimes legal restrictions have inhibited investigations as well as prosecutions. This legislation, which is expected to be enacted later this year, will be hugely beneficial on both sides of the border.
"The legislation will also mean that property that is the proceeds of crime can be confiscated and there will be co-operation between EU Member States in dealing with crisis situations, such as terrorist incidents.
"I have been calling for legislation of this kind for some time. The absence of an agreement between EU Member States has meant people were escaping payment of fines and it created a feeling that these offenders were getting away scot free.
"This legislation will make a big difference across the EU but especially in places like Monaghan where we deal with cross-border issues on a daily basis."
(MH/JP)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
23 April 2010
Eight Held In Limerick Anti-Gang Operation
Eight people have been arrested by gardaí in Limerick as part of an operation targeting gang-related criminal activity. The arrests were made in a major pre-planned operation by gardaí early this morning.
Eight Held In Limerick Anti-Gang Operation
Eight people have been arrested by gardaí in Limerick as part of an operation targeting gang-related criminal activity. The arrests were made in a major pre-planned operation by gardaí early this morning.
22 October 2008
Call For Shake-Up In Hand Gun Legislation As Ownership Quadruples.
A Fine Gael has called for shake up of Ireland's gun laws after figures emerge that ownership of hanguns has gone up nearly four times over, by 458% since 2004.
Call For Shake-Up In Hand Gun Legislation As Ownership Quadruples.
A Fine Gael has called for shake up of Ireland's gun laws after figures emerge that ownership of hanguns has gone up nearly four times over, by 458% since 2004.
04 December 2017
FF Hits Out At Govt For Failing To Ratify UN Disability Convention
Fianna Fáil has hit-out at the Government for not yet ratifying the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The party's Spokesperson on Disability, Margaret Murphy O'Mahony, has called on Ministers to clarify when it intends to produce the legislation necessary to ratify the convention.
FF Hits Out At Govt For Failing To Ratify UN Disability Convention
Fianna Fáil has hit-out at the Government for not yet ratifying the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The party's Spokesperson on Disability, Margaret Murphy O'Mahony, has called on Ministers to clarify when it intends to produce the legislation necessary to ratify the convention.
13 May 2011
EU Plans For Common Tax System Fail 'Subsidiarity' Test
A new draft EU Directive for a common consolidated corporate tax base (CCCTB) across all Member States does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity, a Dáil Committee has concluded.
EU Plans For Common Tax System Fail 'Subsidiarity' Test
A new draft EU Directive for a common consolidated corporate tax base (CCCTB) across all Member States does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity, a Dáil Committee has concluded.
22 September 2015
Ireland's Tax System Must Not Be Out Of Sync With EU - FG
Ireland should not adopt tax measures that are out of sync with other countries, Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes, has said. Deputy Hayes made the comment following reports that Ireland is to become one of the first countries to introduce country-by-country tax reporting.
Ireland's Tax System Must Not Be Out Of Sync With EU - FG
Ireland should not adopt tax measures that are out of sync with other countries, Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes, has said. Deputy Hayes made the comment following reports that Ireland is to become one of the first countries to introduce country-by-country tax reporting.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Bright spells with a few showers continuing through this evening. Some drier, clearer periods in the early hours, before cloud builds and showers turn more persistent towards dawn. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
