Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

To take the Chairman's point, if this legislation called for an on-the-spot fine for walking an unleashed dog, I would say, "Good on it". It is a definable offence. One could take a photograph of the person to prove the point. The problem is that we are discussing new territory. What would happen if we decided that careless or dangerous driving was to receive an on-the-spot fine? Current fines relate to whether people wear seat belts, speeding, etc. These are "Yes" or "No", black or white issues. I am opposing the section.