Political Donations 
Local Elections (Disclosure of Donations and Expenditure) Act 1999, as amended Third Parties 

A third party that receives a monetary donation in excess of €100 is required to register with their local authority, to open a political donations account and to submit a statement from a financial institution with a certificate and statutory declaration to their local authority not later than 31 March in each year

Third Parties

Individuals, parties/groups etc., other than a registered political party, involved in political activity or other campaigning relating to the policy or functions of a local authority or other statutory body in which are vested functions in relation to local government, must comply with certain requirements under the Local Elections (Disclosure of Donations and Expenditure) Act 1999, as amended.  Such persons are described in the legislation as “third parties”.

Also included are Guidelines for Third Parties concerning Donations for Political Purposes prepared by Kerry County Council.

Individuals or organisations who consider that the third party provisions may apply to them should contact
Eileen O’ Donoghue,
A/Senior Executive Officer,
Corporate Services Department,
Tel 066 7183500
Email: [email protected]

Third party certificates, statutory declarations and statements must be furnished to Kerry County Council not later than the 31 March 2026.