Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I believe the figures are not compiled properly. I will ask that a comparison is made between how much a candidate can spend on a local election with what can be spent on a general election. I would have assumed a candidate would have much less to spend, not just proportionately, in a local election. When one considers that candidates can spend €10,000 per electoral area, it amounts to a very large amount across a constituency. I am surprised at how high the limits are. I do not believe they will present anybody with a problem. I look forward to——

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