Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

If a Member of the Oireachtas is paying money for his or her own purposes, such as in respect of a constituency office, he or she is paying for services that apply to himself or herself. Therefore, there is no requirement to disclose that. It is not a donation. I will have to seek legal clarification on the Senator's question in regard to donations being paid to third parties for other purposes. The Standards in Public Office commission ultimately adjudicates on these matters.