Kerry Judges Praised for Not Using Court Poor Box – November 11th, 2025
Update: 2025-11-12
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Judges in Kerry have been praised for not allowing convicted motorists avoid penalty points via the poor box.
In some criminal prosecutions, a judge can order the defendant to donate money to a charity of the court’s choice, instead of getting a conviction and being fined or imprisoned.
Department of Justice figures provided to Deputy Michael Murphy show that 459 drivers had their charges dismissed or struck out since 2022 after making a financial contribution.
Kerry is one of the few districts where the practice has been stamped out.
Susan Gray is with the PARC Road Safety Group.
In some criminal prosecutions, a judge can order the defendant to donate money to a charity of the court’s choice, instead of getting a conviction and being fined or imprisoned.
Department of Justice figures provided to Deputy Michael Murphy show that 459 drivers had their charges dismissed or struck out since 2022 after making a financial contribution.
Kerry is one of the few districts where the practice has been stamped out.
Susan Gray is with the PARC Road Safety Group.
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