In considering such legislation has the Minister taken into account the practice of local authorities, when engagng in litigation, to go through courts other than the District Court? Furthermore, would he say if he would make provision for District Court litigation in any impending legislation?

Of course the new legislative provisions will carry increased penalties, which matter will be dealt with in some detail. I presume it will be welcomed by everybody in that the level of fines, as they are applicable currently under the law, do not achieve the results we would like. Therefore, I can assure the Deputy that that will be dealt with.