30.— Section 110 (general ministerial powers in relation to postal and telecommunications services) of the Act of 1983 is amended by the addition of the following subsections:

“(6) A person who, without reasonable excuse, does not comply with a direction under this section is guilty of an offence and liable—

(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding €5,000, or

(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine.

(7) Proceedings for an offence under subsection (6), including any appeal or subsequent proceedings, shall be held in camera.”.