Jim Glennon (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)

Much of it is deducted at source from trade union members who do not know where their money goes. It is taken from members and activists of all political parties and none. I wonder whether this has been a topic of discussion in Mullingar, where Deputy Kenny was quick to repeal his predecessor's ban on corporate donations. It did not last long and was only in place for approximately 16 months. After one election defeat, it was back. I congratulate Deputy Kenny on his pragmatism. This evening all Members are saddened by the absence of their Sinn Féin colleagues from this debate.

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