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22/04/2008
Donations To Irish Politicians Almost €1 Million
Figures published by the Standards Commission have revealed TDs, Senators, MEPs and former Members received donations totalling a huge €855,995 for 2007.
The donations included money, property, goods and services.
A total of €1,343,818.62 was donated when including those who were unsuccessful in their election bid.
Members of Fianna Fáil disclosed the highest proportion of donations with a total value of €517,871, Fine Gael managed less than half of that figure with €130,791, while the Progressive Democrats and The Socialist Party received only €13,000 between them.
Wicklow TD Joe Behan disclosed the highest level of donations, receiving over €36,000 during 2007.
Only 80 TDs, 40 Senators, 12 MEPs and 47 former Members furnished a "nil" Donation Statement
Donations under €634.87 were not required to be disclosed.
(DW)
The donations included money, property, goods and services.
A total of €1,343,818.62 was donated when including those who were unsuccessful in their election bid.
Members of Fianna Fáil disclosed the highest proportion of donations with a total value of €517,871, Fine Gael managed less than half of that figure with €130,791, while the Progressive Democrats and The Socialist Party received only €13,000 between them.
Wicklow TD Joe Behan disclosed the highest level of donations, receiving over €36,000 during 2007.
Only 80 TDs, 40 Senators, 12 MEPs and 47 former Members furnished a "nil" Donation Statement
Donations under €634.87 were not required to be disclosed.
(DW)
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