Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

While I can understand the Deputy's intention, I do not think punishing someone is the correct mechanism. The sanctions in the Bill are very clear. Somebody who is non-compliant can be fined. When there is a register of competence, if there is a different charging policy for entry to that register, it could cast a shadow on some members. On the register, someone will either be competent or not competent. That is black and white. Having a different charging policy complicates that because the other part of the Bill is in direct response to those who are not in compliance and appropriate sanctions should be applied in that part.