Standards in Public Office Commission

Fianna Fáil received €5.6m in State funding last year under three schemes

Businessman says presidency should be as ‘transparent as possible because it is taxpayer’s money’

Ex-public servant refused exception after Sipo said new firm had been lobbying the applicant

Video featuring images of aborted foetuses suitable for senior students, group says

Atheists claim Catholic website and newsletter overtly campaign for specific outcome

Kieran Rose had failed to declare the use of the charity’s resources during his Seanad campaign

The human rights group’s refusal to comply with a SIPO directive is cause for concern

Chief executive says SIPO decision is flawed and principle on which it is based could be unlawful

Standards in Public Office commission deems €137,000 donation in breach of law

Taoiseach responds as Brendan Howlin writes to Sipo about the new entity

Brian Ó Domhnaill disputes commission’s findings in letter to Fianna Fáil members

Brian Ó Domhnaill found to have intentionally breached the legislation a decade ago

Spending returns for parties published by Standards in Public Office Commission

Professional lobbying, political weakness and personal contacts combined to create conditions for unsustainable growth

Diarmaid Ó Cadhla failed to file necessary returns with Sipo following 2011 vote

It’s not just Obama and Sanders. Irish politicians, too, are using crowdfunding to raise campaign funds

Standards in Public Office Commission says 39 complaints were made last year

Wexford’s Mick Wallace spent 70 cent, while Galway West’s Noel Grealish spent €6.29

Fine Gael raised most money in 2014 with all funds coming from TDs and MEPs

Email tells potential backers Carlow-Kilkenny byelection ‘crucial’ to embryonic party

Groups required to register under Regulation of Lobbying Act from September 1st

Sinn Féin disclosed €21,000 in donations in 2013; Fianna Fail declared zero