Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

I welcome the Minister's comments. We are trying to create a deterrent of which people would be aware whereby very stern measures would be taken if a company engaged in practices which led to an environmental disaster in our waters. My amendment would change the wording to provide for up to 10% of turnover so it is not as precise as the Minister suggests. It would give the courts discretion. I look forward to the forthcoming consolidating legislation. The Minister told us this morning about other legislation in the marine area. On that basis, I withdraw my amendment to the amendment.

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