Guidelines for the Dáil bye-elections in Dublin South and Dublin Central in 2009

K. Consequences of overspending by an election agent

2.49 There are a number of consequences arising from an overspend by an election agent at the election, as follows:

1. it is a criminal offence, punishable by a fine of up to €1,269.74;
2. a person can petition the High Court to set aside the result of the election
3. an election agent's overspend is deducted from the candidate's reimbursement.

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