Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is exactly what is happening. On the amount, it will be €250 or a higher amount, if deemed appropriate, but it cannot be higher than €1,000. In the vast majority of cases, the fine will be €250. This is a warning, essentially. The notice will also indicate what needs to be done to solve the problem, which is what is required. It is a warning, an instruction and a relatively small fine, and hopefully everyone will be able to move on and learn a lesson from it. That is the idea. It was necessary to reassure people that it would not happen on a whim. I believe we have got the balance right now.