Donohoe called on to offer detailed explanation on failure to properly disclose election expenses

Public Expenditure Minister has also recused himself from all matters relating to Sipo and ethics legislation while he is under investigation

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe has apologised for any damaged caused by the matter. File Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe has apologised for failing to properly disclose work done for his campaign in the 2016 General Election.

He has also recused himself from all matters relating to the Standards in Public Office (Sipo) and ethics legislation, pending the outcome of a complaint to that office about the campaign.