Donations Disclosed by TDs, Senators and MEPs for 2007

1. Introduction

Section 4(1) of the Electoral Act 1997, as amended, requires the Standards Commission to consider every statement and notification furnished to it in relation to political donations and, where it considers it appropriate to do so, to furnish a report in writing to the Ceann Chomhairle on any matter arising.

This report relates to:

1. Donation Statements/Statutory Declarations, in respect of 2007, furnished by TDs, Senators, MEPs and former TDs and Senators (former members), pursuant to section 24(1)(a) of the Act; and
2. Certificates of Monetary Donations/Statutory Declarations and statements from financial institutions furnished by TDs, Senators, MEPs and former members, pursuant to section 23B(3) of the Act.
3. Donation Statements and Statutory Declarations, in respect of 2007, furnished to the Standards Commission by individuals who, in 2007, made donations exceeding €5,078.95 in aggregate value to two or more persons who were members of the same political party when the donations were made, or to a political party and to one or more of its members.  These Donation Statements are furnished pursuant to section 24(1A) of the Act. 

The report also contains details of the notification of receipt of prohibited donations.

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