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

The Senator's amendment proposes that "This will be determined by the issue of receipt" but they will get that. This proposal is not necessary. A prosecution can only be brought if the amount payable on the notice has not been paid by the defendant. With respect to the proposal that Waterways Ireland would issue a receipt, the person would have paid the fine and Waterways Ireland would not bring the case further when the person has paid the fine.