New law on gifts and donations to politicians unveiled
The Government has published a revised Ethics Bill, outlining what elected representatives can and cannot receive in the form of gifts and donations.
The legislation also requires politicians to declare the value and number of assets they own or have interests in.
The changes were requested last October by Progressive Democrats leader Michael McDowell following the controversy surrounding payments to the Taoiseach in the 1990s.
They are unlikely to become law prior to the General Election.
