Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

In this legislation, I propose to impose a fine of up to €5,000 and no imprisonment. Who is criminalising who? The provisions about which the Senator speaks already are contained in the primary legislation and if he has not read it, he should. Fianna Fáil is responsible for introducing this criminal legislation, which constitutes an outrageous attack on ordinary people. However, it now expects me to take on board its bona fides to the effect it is worried about the problem, when I am only imposing a fraction of what that party imposed. Fianna Fáil cannot have it every way and Senator Ó Domhnaill should stop digging. He should not be hypocritical about this as the principal Act as introduced by Fianna Fáil sets out €15 million in fines.