Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

I am aware that the amendment refers to 10% of the annual turnover or €3 million, whichever is greater, but it seems that the companies that might not be particularly deterred by a maximum of €3 million are those which are by far more likely to have a myriad of companies and sub-companies and the least likely to be caught by what the Deputy proposes. It would also involve a significant amount of work for the courts, which it would not be reasonable to impose on them, and in the circumstances €3 million is the better option.

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