Guidelines for the general election to the 30th Dáil

E. Payment of invoices to suppliers

4.23   Claims for payment of election expenses, from suppliers, must be received by a third party/other person within 45 days after polling day.  Claims received after this date cannot be paid by the third party/other person.  This is specifically provided for in the legislation.  To avoid disputes, suppliers should be informed of this requirement when placing orders for property, goods or services.  Even though such claims cannot be paid, they are still regarded as election expenditure and must be accounted for in the Election Expenses Statement furnished to the Standards Commission.

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