Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 22 Mar 1995

Vol. 450 No. 8

Written Answers. - Political Party Funding.

Robert Molloy

Question:

54 Mr. Molloy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if any semi-State bodies for which he is responsible have made direct or indirect financial contributions to any political party in the past three years; and, if so, if he will give details regarding these contributions, including the amounts paid and the name of each party; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6177/95]

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Spring)

There are no semi-State bodies under the responsibility of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs.

None of the statutory bodies or State boards which fall under the responsibility of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs has made financial contributions to any political party in the past three years.