26/03/03 - Report on involvement by individuals and groups in the referenda on abortion and the Nice Treaty and the Dáil general election

Background

Polling in relation to the referendum on abortion took place on Wednesday 6 March 2002. The Standards Commission engaged with groups involved in campaigning on the issue as and when they approached the Standards Commission for information or if they otherwise came to its attention. In the weeks leading up to polling day, it was evident that substantial expenditure was being incurred on posters, etc., relating to the campaigns being conducted by certain groups. The Standards Commission was aware that at least some of these groups were soliciting donations and had not registered as third parties.

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