Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

This is reasonably straightforward. As the Bill provides for criminal proceedings on indictment as well as summary proceedings, this and the related amendment to section 78(6) are necessary to permit consumers to enter judgment for non-compliance with compensation orders with the Circuit Court as well as the District Court. Similarly, it is necessary to amend section 78(7) to make reference to the Circuit Court in addition to the District Court.