Politicians received €380k in 2011

TDs and senators disclosed €378,920 worth of political donations last year, with the majority of that going to the two Oireachtas members who ran in the presidential election.

Micheal D Higgins, who was a TD up until last year’s general election, declared €121,421.53, while Senator David Norris declared €17,929.98.

Excluding the presidential candidates, Independent senator Ronan Mullen declared the highest level of donations at €18,277.