Menu
30/05/2018
Electoral Commission Investigate Council 'Donation' To Ian Paisley Jnr
An investigation has been launched into a "donation" made to DUP MP Ian Paisley.
According to a report by the BBC, the Electoral Commission (EC) is investigating a payment of £1,500 made by Mid and East Antrim Council to sponsor a tablet at a constituency dinner hosted by Mr Paisley at Tullyglass Hotel in Ballymena last year.
It is understood that Mr Paisley has claimed that the money was paid directly to the Tullyglass Hotel, but the EC are treating the payment as a "donation" to the DUP MP.
The investigation has been launched as under current electoral commission rules, councils are not considered "permissible donors" and any payments from such bodies should be returned.
According to the report, Mr Paisley has insisted that he did not personally receive any money from the council and that the £1,500 in question was paid directly to the hotel.
A statement from Mr Paisley said: "I can confirm that the Electoral Commission is continuing its investigation into Mid and East Antrim purchase of a table at my constituency dinner last year.
"I look forward to them concluding this matter soon."
(MH/LM)
According to a report by the BBC, the Electoral Commission (EC) is investigating a payment of £1,500 made by Mid and East Antrim Council to sponsor a tablet at a constituency dinner hosted by Mr Paisley at Tullyglass Hotel in Ballymena last year.
It is understood that Mr Paisley has claimed that the money was paid directly to the Tullyglass Hotel, but the EC are treating the payment as a "donation" to the DUP MP.
The investigation has been launched as under current electoral commission rules, councils are not considered "permissible donors" and any payments from such bodies should be returned.
According to the report, Mr Paisley has insisted that he did not personally receive any money from the council and that the £1,500 in question was paid directly to the hotel.
A statement from Mr Paisley said: "I can confirm that the Electoral Commission is continuing its investigation into Mid and East Antrim purchase of a table at my constituency dinner last year.
"I look forward to them concluding this matter soon."
(MH/LM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
06 December 2007
Paisley Wants US Support For Ulster 'Rally'
Ahead of tomorrow's planned meeting with US President, George Bush, Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers are now meeting congressmen and senators as they continue their high profile investment drive in the US – and are urging support for an Ulster 'rally'.
Paisley Wants US Support For Ulster 'Rally'
Ahead of tomorrow's planned meeting with US President, George Bush, Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers are now meeting congressmen and senators as they continue their high profile investment drive in the US – and are urging support for an Ulster 'rally'.
31 May 2018
Electoral Commission Launches Investigation Over Paisley Event
The Electoral Commission has launched an investigation in relation to money paid by Mid and East Antrim Council for an event hosted by Ian Paisley. The North Antrim MP hosted the event at the Tullyglass Hotel in Ballymena last September. The Council paid £1,500 to sponsor a table at the event and both have said the money went directly to the hotel.
Electoral Commission Launches Investigation Over Paisley Event
The Electoral Commission has launched an investigation in relation to money paid by Mid and East Antrim Council for an event hosted by Ian Paisley. The North Antrim MP hosted the event at the Tullyglass Hotel in Ballymena last September. The Council paid £1,500 to sponsor a table at the event and both have said the money went directly to the hotel.
18 July 2018
Ian Paisley Faces Suspension From House Of Commons
DUP MP Ian Paisley faces a 30-day suspension from the House of Commons for breaching parliamentary rules. Mr Paisley failed to declare the details of two family holidays paid for by the Sri Lankan government in 2013.
Ian Paisley Faces Suspension From House Of Commons
DUP MP Ian Paisley faces a 30-day suspension from the House of Commons for breaching parliamentary rules. Mr Paisley failed to declare the details of two family holidays paid for by the Sri Lankan government in 2013.
01 July 2009
No Jail For Paisley Jnr Over Contempt
A high profile Stormont Assembly member was fined £5,000 yesterday for refusing to reveal the name of a confidential source. However, while MLA Ian Paisley Jnr will have to find a considerably higher sum - taking into account costs - he won't be going to prison.
No Jail For Paisley Jnr Over Contempt
A high profile Stormont Assembly member was fined £5,000 yesterday for refusing to reveal the name of a confidential source. However, while MLA Ian Paisley Jnr will have to find a considerably higher sum - taking into account costs - he won't be going to prison.
20 August 2008
'Shoot To Kill' Comments Slammed
A Sinn Féin MLA has today joined other nationalists in slamming remarks attributed to a top DUP MLA on the way police should react to potentially deadly attacks on them.
'Shoot To Kill' Comments Slammed
A Sinn Féin MLA has today joined other nationalists in slamming remarks attributed to a top DUP MLA on the way police should react to potentially deadly attacks on them.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
