Political Donations by Third Parties

Reporting of 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. 

 

For information on how to register with Galway City Council as a third party, see here: Third Party Guidelines