Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)

I thank the Minister for his response. I am sure he will acknowledge that any of the amendments moved today were not prescriptive in tone, with the possible exception of the one on which we called a vote. The amendment does not seek to assist the Minister, but rather candidates in the field. We have all been candidates at one stage or another, and surely will be again when the next general election comes. The amendment stems from my own experience as a candidate who had to complete reports and the standards in public office forms at the end of an election period. I know from my own colleagues and those in other parties that assimilating all the paperwork can be a headache even though they try to make the best fist of it.

I take on board the Minister's response that this matter will be examined further. I will withdraw the amendment and look forward to the Minister's guidelines and direction on this matter in future.

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