Political Donations by Third Parties

Political Donations by Third Parties

Annual Reporting Requirements under the Local Elections Disclosure of Donations and Expenditure Act, 1999 as amended.

A third party that receives a monetary donation greater than €100 is required to:

  • register with their local authority
  • open a political donations account
  • submit a statement from a financial institution with a certificate and statutory declaration

The statement from a financial institution with a certificate and statutory declaration statement must be submitted by 31 March each year

The Guidelines for Third Parties Concerning Donations can by email to meetingsadministrator@longfordcoco.ie.

This guidance document contains information that will assist third parties in meeting their obligations. 

It is an offence for a person who is required to comply with any of the above requirements to fail to do so.