Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

Once again, I advise Members that we are dealing with a specific amendment. On reading all the amendments which have been grouped together, it is the Chair's opinion that many of the contributions made so far could be made on other amendments. The amendment under discussion has to do with prosecutions, fines and criminal offences as against civil offences. I mention this in the interests of seeking brevity and also to allow the Minister to respond to the legitimate questions raised. The Chair is of the opinion that much of what has been asked so far does not necessarily come under the amendment under discussion. I am only advising Members that they need to look at the amendments and to be specific in their contributions in the interests of seeking clarification for which everyone is calling and which the Minister is very happy to provide.