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 requested via email to meetingsadministrator@longfordcoco.ie.

The Guidelines for Third Parties Concerning Donations can be requested by email if you click this link.

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.