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.