58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?

Irish legislation provides for a broad and flexible range of sanctions when infringements of partyfunding rules occur, including monetary fines, withdrawal of public funds, disqualificationpenalties and imprisonment in the event of serious breaches of legislation.

Source: GRECO (2009) Evaluation Report on Ireland, Transparency of Party Funding (Theme II), p. 26. See also Electoral Act No. 25, 1997.