James Bannon (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 3:

In page 21, subsection (2), line 27, to delete "€250" and substitute "€500".

I have researched penalties in various Acts. A fine of €250 for continuous breaches of the legislation is lenient. For example, the Licensing of Indoor Events Act 2003 set a fine of €500 for continuous breaches. That Act set the penalty for continuing offences at €500, and I propose that the amount of the penalty should act as a real deterrent. I could have gone higher, because nowadays €500 is not that much of a deterrent for some people, but I left it at that level to ensure consistency with the Licensing of Indoor Events Act.