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Written Question
Political Parties: Northern Ireland
Wednesday 26th March 2025

Asked by: Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative - Thirsk and Malton)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what information his Department holds on whether foreign political donations from outside the Republic of Ireland are channelled through Irish (a) people, (b) companies and (c) unincorporated associations to Northern Ireland.

Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

This information is not held by the Government. The Electoral Commission verifies donations and loans to Northern Ireland parties, assesses the proof of identity of Irish citizens and verifies these with the Irish Government. Details of donations and loans received above the set thresholds for all UK registered parties are published by the Electoral Commission on their website.

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