Opposition parties call on Paschal Donohoe to make Dail statement

Opposition parties want Minister Paschal Donohoe to make a Dail statement and answer questions in relation to his 2016 General Election Expenses declaration.

Party whips have written to the Ceann Comhairle to formally make a request for the Minister to do so.

Earlier the Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney said Minister Donohoe had given a 'credible explanation' for his failure to declare services donated to him during the 2016 election.

Minister Donohoe has apologised and submitted an amended financial statement to SIPO.