# Political Donations

This year

2023

# Paschal Donohoe

Donohoe confirms breach of 2020 election rules, says he was unaware of details last week

Taoiseach says Donohoe told him businessman Michael Stone would be making a statement in advance of his Dáil statement.

30.0k

Updated

Jan 24th 2023, 8:00 PM

# SIPO

Explainer: Why is Paschal Donohoe in hot water over his expense declarations?

Sinn Féin have said that the Public Expenditure Minister’s explanation was “simply not credible”.

16.9k

Jan 16th 2023, 12:28 PM

Last year

2022

# Political Donations

Sinn Féin receive highest amount in disclosed political donations last year

Donations made by TDs, Senators, MEPs across six political parties amounted to €193,511.

21.2k

Nov 3rd 2022, 12:50 PM

# SIPO

Ethics watchdog rules out overhauling guidelines for political parties

The review came after concerns were raised about Irish political parties who work and contest elections in multiple jurisdictions.

9.4k

Aug 2nd 2022, 6:09 PM

All time

# Watchdog

Fine Gael on top as Sipo reveals political donations list for 2019

Donations disclosed by Irish political parties last year totalled €175,576.

19.3k

Nov 24th 2020, 12:23 PM

# Political Donations

Irish-American businessmen (including Labour TD's brother) donate over €2k to Alan Kelly and Joan Freeman

TDs and senators received almost €6,500 in donations.

26.6k

Apr 25th 2019, 12:13 PM

# million dollar bill

Packers star Rodgers donates hefty sum to California wildfire relief and recovery fund

The NFL ace has pledged $1 million to the cause.

2.7k

Nov 22nd 2018, 10:58 AM

Voices

Column: 'Our laws governing political donations don't work for democracy'

If the purpose of the Electoral Acts is to protect our democracy from undue influence from wealthy individuals, then it has not accomplished this, writes Anna Visser.

9.4k

Jan 3rd 2018, 7:00 AM

# pass the hat

Sinn Féin accused of 'pitching Galway tent' after getting $400k from US-based donors

TheJournal.ie has obtained the latest donation statement from the party’s US fundraising branch (although that cash can’t be spent in Ireland).

30.7k

247

Jun 3rd 2015, 6:40 PM

# Prime Numbers

Facebook friends, prostitutes, and Garth Brooks: The week in numbers

Plus: How many Irish students say they’re not having sex?

15.0k

Jul 5th 2014, 7:30 PM

# Donations

239 politicians disclose total of €3,800 donations in 2012

TDs, Senators and MEPs are only legally required to disclose donations if a single donor gives more than €634.87.

6.3k

Feb 15th 2013, 5:17 PM

# Prime Numbers

Political donations, pregnancies and Love/Hate: The week in numbers

How many women in Ireland smoke? Were consumers panicked by Budget announcements? And how many people watched Darren die?

9.5k

Jan 12th 2013, 7:30 PM

# Political Donations

Noonan rejects Moriarty recommendation on tax relief for political donations

The finance minister says lower limits on the amount individuals can donate will limit the impact that high earners can have.

6.3k

Jan 5th 2013, 8:45 AM

Voices

Column: Remember how SIPO went after politicians for fiddling their expenses? Me neither

There were two elections and two referendums last year – and yet, political parties received just €31k in donations. What’s going on, asks Aaron McKenna.

Jun 2nd 2012, 8:03 AM

# Donations

Ireland's politicians disclose €378,920 in donations for 2011

TDs, Senators and MEPs who served in roles in 2011 are required to disclose donations above €634.87 from one person.

3.2k

Apr 3rd 2012, 5:25 PM

# political funding

Government unveils details of plans for political funding reform

The new measures include details of gender quotas as well as new lower limits on the donations that parties can accept.

390

May 31st 2011, 3:23 PM

# Donation

Ó Cuív unable to donate severance pay to Fianna Fáil

The former government minister Éamon Ó Cuív was unable to donate his ministerial severance pay package to the party who could “badly do with it at present”.

2.2k

May 12th 2011, 3:12 PM