Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe apologises over undeclared election expenses
The use of a van owned by Mr Stone’s company for the postering was valued at €140. Mr Donohoe became aware of this in 2017 and, on Sunday evening, said he should have amended his election expenses then, saying it was a “clear oversight on my part, which I acknowledge and apologise for”.
Mr Donohoe said he would “consider the consequences” of any review undertaken of the expenses issue by the Standards in Public Office Commission , which he has asked to amend his election statement to reflect the use of the vehicle and the cost of the labour. A complaint was made to Sipo over the matter by Liam Deegan, a freelance journalist.
He said he had also apologised to Mr Stone. “He is a man of the highest integrity. I accept responsibility for making all supporters aware of their obligations at election time and the declaration of responsibility sits with me.”
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