Doherty: Sinn Féin should explain how 2016 election events were not in Sipo returns 

Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty said of Sinn Féin's lack of declared 2016 expenses: 'This is farcical. And they want to manage the country’s finances.' Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Sinn Féin should explain how a number of events in its 2016 General Election campaign were not recorded in its Standards In Public Office Commission (Sipo) returns, a Fine Gael senator says.

Sinn Féin declared no spending on media engagement during the 2016 election,  despite registering €20,000 in such spending in 2020.