Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I said earlier on, it would be my strong preference that we be clear that it would be the individual who would pay the fine. Up to this point and as far as I am aware, it is not possible to legislate for circumstances in which an employer may pay a fine on behalf of an individual. Again, as we take this legislation through the House this is something we can debate further and I am happy to listen to the suggestions of colleagues on this.