Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The fines will be determined in the courts by the judge and €1,000 is the maximum fine. The maximum fixed penalty is €150. The penalties are for breach of by-laws. It is legislative practice to provide penalties in primary legislation. I cannot accept the amendment. We must provide for the fines in primary legislation.