Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005

Penalties.

[1993 s218; 2005 (SW&P) s26 & Sch 4]

257.—Except where otherwise provided for, a person guilty of an offence under this Act is liable—

(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding €1,500 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to both, or

(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine not exceeding €13,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years, or to both.