Sinn Féin call for additional powers for SIPO as Paschal Donohoe subject of complaint

The Public Expenditure Minister confirmed he "will engage with SIPO" over the complaint, which relates to the 2016 General Election 

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Opposition parties have voiced their concern following the news that Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe has been the subject of a complaint to the Standard in Public Office (SIPO) over an alleged breach in electoral rules.

The minister has confirmed to the Irish Examiner that he is “aware of the complaint” and “will engage with SIPO” on the matter.