298 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to recent reports that fines issued for drinking in public places have in the majority of cases not been pursued and even in the tiny number of cases where that have been pursued to court, the fine collected was extremely small and would not represent a deterrent; his proposals to take action to improve enforcement as part of a drive to reduce the problem of youth drinking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9506/08]

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298 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to recent reports that fines issued for drinking in public places have in the majority of cases not been pursued and even in the tiny number of cases where that have been pursued to court, the fine collected was extremely small and would not represent a deterrent; his proposals to take action to improve enforcement as part of a drive to reduce the problem of youth drinking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9506/08]

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