Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

I take that as a commitment from the Taoiseach that the Bill will come into this House before the Dáil is dissolved. In respect of the imposition on Members to pay for the use of facilities during the election campaign, does that imposition apply to office holders? Is it only ordinary Members of the House who will be obliged to reimburse the Oireachtas for the use of its offices and staff? Does the imposition apply to Ministers in the discharge of their duties or are they in a separate and more privileged position?

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