THE State’s ethics watchdog has spent almost €500,000 in investigating allegations of false expenses claims by two former Donegal members of Údarás na Gaeltachta.
Apology for SIPO’s standard of Irish not Garda referral
SIPO apology related to the quality of the Irish in emails and not for referring the matter of non-compliance to the Gardaí.
Donegal five are unanimous: ‘We have no case to answer’
The Standards in Public Office Commission contacted all candidates at the beginning of the campaign to provide them with a copy of the guidelines
RTE Investigates show featuring Councillor wins award
THE RTE Investigates programme which featured Councillor John O’Donnell appearing to ask for money has won a major award.
Councillor questions political interest in land deal
A COUNCILLOR was “speechless” after being told no politician had made a declaration of interest in land which was to be bought by the County Council.
Hearing into Donegal Senator’s expenses claims
A HEARING has begun into allegations Donegal Fianna Fáil Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill claimed expenses for events which took place at the same time.
Ó Domhnaill expenses hearing to be held next week
ALLEGATIONS of improper expenses claims against Donegal Senator, Brian Ó Domhnaill, will be heard next Monday.
Councillors continue to be paid thousands to attend conferences
DESPITE a recruitment embargo and savage cuts to the Donegal County Council budget, councillors continue to be paid tens of thousands of euro to attend conferences up and down the country.
Minister orders expenses change after Donegal councillor ruling
ENVIRONMENT Minister Alan Kelly has ordered a crackdown on councillors who submit incorrect expenses and instructed that rules for claims to be overhauled after a former Donegal councillor “intentionally” broke ethics legislation.
Dessie Larkin expenses claim sent to DPP
THE Standards Commission has found that former Donegal County Councillor Dessie Larkin contravened ethics legislation when he submitted claims for travelling and subsistence expenses.