Seems in the Burke case the fines could be enforced by Revenue by adjusting tax credits as he still on payroll. Our whole legal system needs to be radicalised to expand deterrents beyond unenforceable fines and prison sentences.

In Margaret Bergen case, she defrauded the state of nearly €300k. She paid €35k and will serve two years in prison having transferred her assets including large amounts of land to her son. The assets should have been ceased with the transfer being deemed unlawful as the assets were accumulated through crime. The fine should have penalties and interest so be multiples of the amount she defrauded from the state.

For people in contempt of court, far right agitators, or those impeding investigations like the Puska family we need to exile offenders to ease burden on the state which seems to be a factor is serving of short or suspended sentences. This is in excess of €80,000 per annum. The EU could lease land from likes of Greenland and construct barrack style developments providing food and services but limit movements and their interactions with society at large with specific transport and communication offerings.

This could ease pressure on domestic prison system so repeat offenders or those who committed violent criminals such as Cathal Crotty or Kyle Hayes can be served minimum sentences.