Dr. Elaine Byrne:

I answer by being rhetorical.

I wonder if it creates a disproportionate influence on Irish political life with such large amounts of money coming into Ireland. That said, I think it is perfectly reasonable for Irish citizens to donate to Irish political parties. Sinn Féin is not the only political party that does it. Fine Gael regularly has dinners in London. Fianna Fáil regularly has dinners in Brussels.