Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

The Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008 is currently before the Seanad. It is the Minister's intention to introduce spending limits and to bring proposals in that regard before the Government.

The other legislation to which the Deputy referred has been passed by the Seanad. It is now a matter for the Whips as to when it will come before this House.

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