Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)

The Minister acknowledged what was in our Bill, which was voted down by the Government. During the general election campaign the Minister's party put great emphasis on the concept of banning corporate donations completely. He has now resiled from that position, despite it being an election promise and a commitment in the programme for Government. People worry that while the Government has published its Bill to deal with this matter, nothing has changed. The Bill has not been enacted so fundraising continues under the old regime and can continue until the Bill is enacted. When will the Bill be taken in the House and enacted?

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