Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 6, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following:

"2.—The Minister may, upon the coming into effect of this section, having regard to—

(a) changes in the value of money generally in the State since the passing of this Act or the last previous exercise of the power under this section, and

(b) the need to ensure the continued effectiveness of the fines under this Act with respect to the enforcement of the provisions of that Act,

by order amend any section by substituting for the amount standing specified for a fine in those provisions for the time being, an amount that is greater than that amount.".

I wish the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Brian Lenihan, the best of luck in his new additional ministerial responsibilities.