Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe has revealed that businessman Michael Stone made donations of over €1,700 to Fine Gael in 2020 and 2021.
He confirmed the additional payments in the Dáil on Wednesday evening as he made a statement on the complaint lodged against him with the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO).
Mr Donohoe confirmed that Mr Stone, who runs the Design Group, paid six individuals to put up and take down posters during the 2016 General Election. A company van was also used. The total value of the undeclared expenses was €140 for the use of the van and €917 for the labour. Mr Donohoe filed an amended expenses return for €1,057 with SIPO.
