GALWAY WEST ELECTION CANDIDATE FACING PROSECUTION

Date Published: 13-Dec-2007

An Independent candidate who ran for election in Galway West this year is facing prosecution for failing to disclose donations and expenses to the Standards in Public Office Commission.Thomas King of Kiltulla, Oranmore, polled 60 first preference votes and was eliminated on the first count in May. The Standards in Public Office Commission report published today also listed Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy-Eames among the top ten unsuccessful candidates disclosing the highest donations.