Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

The Government opposed the Fianna Fáil Party Bill on the basis that the party changed its mind during the debate. We outlined a number of flaws in the legislation which Fianna Fáil accepted.

This is a little like the old story of standing at the bus stop. After 14 years of waiting for legislation from Fianna Fáil in government to regulate corporate donations, two Bills have shown up in quick succession from Fianna Fáil in opposition. We have long since given up waiting.

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