Seanad debates
Wednesday, 18 June 2003
Election Expenses: Motion.
Expenditure limits will need to be reviewed for a number of reasons, including the consequences of the Kelly case, inflation since limits were set, a review of the definition of "election expenses" and the need for realistic limits in order that candidates or their agents do not need accountants to track every minor expenditure item to ensure the limits are not exceeded. Many believe the emphasis should be on transparency, not just nit-picking. I am not surprised by this. I heard Senator Kitt state he was one of the 56 who had exceeded the limit.
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