Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 22 May 1991

Vol. 408 No. 8

Written Answers. - Election Expenditure.

Gerry O'Sullivan

Question:

40 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline his plans, if any, to limit or curtail the amounts of money which registered political parties and candidates may spend in local government, Oireachtas and Presidential elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Finance (Mr. A. Reynolds)

The matter referred to by the Deputy is outside the ambit of the responsibilities of the Minister for Finance.