Brendan Ryan (Dublin Fingal, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The Minister responded by stating the threat of High Court action is better than a fine. Like Deputy Clare Daly, I do not believe it is a question of one or the other. Rather, the amendment will add a further tool to the toolbox. There may be occasions where the competent authority will decide the matter does not need to be heard in the High Court, given that the court may take a long time to reach a conclusion. It might be appropriate to give the competent authority something in its toolbox which can provide a quick and sharp result that might not be as costly as going to the High Court.

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