Pearse Doherty (Sinn Fein)

How did the Minister determine the fine, which is not to exceed €2,000? Some people who will be subject to this legislation have multiple properties. We received representations today from people in the self-catering industry whose annual levy will amount to €150,000. Those with private rental properties may have a larger levy. The fine is not to exceed €2,000. Approximately 52 people went to prison for not paying their television licences over the past two years. I am not suggesting that people go to prison for not paying their holiday home levy or granny flat levy, which I hope will not exist this time tomorrow. Is the fine of €2,000 per individual property?