Donohoe to review records after complaint to Sipo over election donation
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Speaking to reporters in Dublin on Sunday, Mr Donohoe confirmed that the use of a commercial van was provided to his campaign, along with the labour of six individuals involved in postering for the general election that year.The combined value of the donation was €1,057, in excess of the €600 threshold whereafter it became declarable. Mr Donohoe said he became aware of the use of the van, which was valued at €140, in 2017, and the labour “in recent weeks”.
“I always hold myself to the very highest of professional standards and I profoundly regret that this matter wasn’t dealt with correctly in 2016. In light of the information that’s now available to me, I’ve taken the steps to address the issue as comprehensively as I can,” Mr Donohoe said. He said he has spoken with the leaders of the three coalition parties and apologised, and to Mr Stone as well.
Mr Stone is chair of the North East Inner City taskforce, which is headquartered in Mr Donohoe’s constituency. Mr Donohoe said he has never been involved in decisions regarding the operation of the board or any work that happens in it. He said previous incorrect responses given to the media were given because he believed the information was right at the time. But when he examined the issue further he found he was wrong. “When I answered the questions in relation to this matter at the end of November I was incorrect in my understanding in relation to the use of a commercial van and I wasn’t aware that any payment had been made to these individuals.
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