David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I beg Senator Quinn's pardon. The infection is contagious. A company with fewer than ten employees may not be in a position to pay this level of fine. The same argument applies to my own amendment, which sets an maximum penalty. Such a penalty is not prescribed but the court would have the option of imposing a fine of €20,000. That is another reason the Minister should accept my amendment. It would allow the imposition of a moderately swingeing fine. With regard to amendment No. 58, I strongly support Senator Quinn because it is appropriate in terms of the size of the business involved.