Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

To answer Senator Burke's question, later this afternoon the Seanad will debate the Health (Amendment) Bill that deals with the fines aspects.

In terms of a breach due to exceeding the number of people allowed in a home, the person legally responsible in that instance is the tenant if he or she is in charge of the house. That is something for later this afternoon when the health legislation comes here.

I understand the manner and spirit in which the amendments have been tabled. In reality, if any amendment were accepted here today then we would have to return to the Dáil and would not get this legislation enacted. I have sought an early signature motion to make sure this legislation is enacted.