FF plan for more funds under fire

GOVERNMENT plans to allow big business contribute more money to political parties were slammed yesterday.

Environment Minister Martin Cullen wants to change the current system which places a cap on the amount of corporate donations a party can receive.

Fianna Fáil spent millions on what was the most expensive general election campaign in history and needs to fill a black hole in its finances. At present, a political party can accept donations of up to 6,438, while donations to individual politicians are capped at 2,539.