When will people have had enough? This Government's record of manipulation and duplicity is well known and documented, but it still continues to escaped retribution. Are we now to ignore the lack of need to increase the already generous spending limits and open the door further to candidates wishing to buy their way into power? We must obey the principles of the 1997 Act and ensure fair play for all who wish to become involved in politics. Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats, with their millionaire financial backers, were never happy with this Act and the amendment to the motion is further evidence that they are doing their utmost to undermine its future. I reject the amendment and support the motion.