Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

I do not agree with the Deputy because we have moved to multiple new systems. Recently a person boasted about the number of times he had travelled on one of the systems without paying a fare. That is wrong even though the same numbers of inspectors as in the past are not available to provide a visible presence. People are on their honour. If they abuse the system, they must be hurt in some way. A fine of €100 will not break anybody but it will send a message. People would not avoid paying a few euro for a fare if they thought the fine for failing to pay was €100.

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