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Press Statement - gifts/loans to An Taoiseach in 1993/1994

Date Released: 05.04.2007

The Standards in Public Office Commission wishes to confirm that it received two complaints from members of the public following reports in late 2006 about the acceptance by An Taoiseach, Mr Bertie Ahern of loans/gifts from groups of businessmen in 1993/1994. The Commission has corresponded with the Taoiseach on the matter and has received his full co-operation. The Commission has not initiated an investigation of the complaints nor has it decided to appoint an Inquiry Officer in relation to the matter. The Standards Commission will shortly complete its consideration of these complaints.

Issued by the Standards in Public Office Commission on 4 April 2007

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email: sipo@sipo.gov.ie
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