Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

-----the Taoiseach said the Government's Bill would be published within weeks and enacted before the recess. It is now absolutely clear that it will not be enacted in the next few weeks. Perhaps, therefore, the Taoiseach might clarify the matter. He said legislation to restrict personal donations and place a ban on corporate donations would be in force for all candidates and in respect of all fund-raising activities by parties for the Presidential election. Will he confirm that this commitment is no more and that the existing donation rules will operate in respect of the Presidential election?

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