Paschal Donohoe says he 'deeply regrets the situation' over undeclared costs in 2016 'and the role that he played in it.'
The Public Expenditure Minister says an additional spend on the statement for the 2016 General Election campaign of 1,057 euro should be included.
It comes after a complaint against him was made to SIPO, alleging he failed to properly declare services provided to him seven years ago.
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The state is struggling to find residential placements for vulnerable children.
That's the finding of a new report published by the Child Law project today which has looked into the cases of 48 children.
A delayed discharge from special care may undermine the child's progress or risk them becoming institutionalised.
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No free NCT tests, were offered to customers last year, despite a promise in its customer charter tests would be provided free of charge where an appointment cannot be offered within a 28-day period.
That's according to The Road Safety Authority.
The NCT customer charter states drivers who cannot be offered an appointment within the given period will be provided with a free test except in certain circumstances.
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The cold spell is taking hold with a yellow ice warning in place for the country this morning.
There'll be icy stretches until midday causing hazardous driving conditions.
While a winter weather advisory will continue for the coming days, bringing some hail, sleet, snow and freezing fog.
