Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy knows what it is like in my Department. We spend our time in court dealing with fishing issues in particular. We can provide something that makes sense for both sides. We are discussing summary fines for relatively minor offences that are clear breaches of the law. Instead of going to court, we will give someone an option to pay a fine. If he or she decides not to pay it in the belief that it is unfair and is happy to defend a case, matters will proceed as is currently the case.