Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe has apologised over a failure to declare election expenses in 2016
PUBLIC EXPENDITURE MINISTER Paschal Donohoe has apologised for failing to declare a donation of services during the 2016 General Election.
Speaking to reporters this afternoon, Donohoe said that he had undertaken a “full review” of his election expenses following the complaint being made to Sipo on Friday. Due to the complaint, Donohoe said that he had undertaken a review and had since discovered that the individuals had been paid for their work and that a company van was also used.However, he added that he became aware of an allegation in 2017 that a company van had been used but that he had not updated his declarations.
Sipo itself is associated with the Department of Public Expenditure, with Donohoe saying he will remain recused until the complaint has been resolved.
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