Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Bill already provides for a wide suite of means of sanction for offences related to the grocery goods regulations. Included in the Bill are specific sections relating to civil action by aggrieved parties for damages. For example, section 83, which inserts the new section 63E(3), (4) and (5) into the Act of 2007, provides that an aggrieved party can take action to seek relief through the Circuit Court, for damages, including exemplary damages.