Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)

The advice from the Attorney General's office is that the €5,000 fine is the standard maximum allowed in this case, although the maximum can be updated from time to time. It is for the courts to determine the actual amount of the fine subject to the maximum amount.

Regarding the €15,000 fine, it is appropriate given the characteristics and the gravity of the offences involved. On that basis I ask the Senator to withdraw the amendment.