Paschal Donohoe apologies for elections in 2016

The speaker discusses becoming aware of a complaint and the subsequent investigation. Initially, there was a misunderstanding regarding the use of a commercial van and payments made, leading to incorrect assumptions about campaign expenses. The speaker expresses regret for not giving the issue proper consideration and acknowledges the error. Efforts were made to understand the situation, and a formal apology is issued to address any impact on public perception and integrity.

What was the teacher's realization about the costs associated with the campaign?

What does the teacher acknowledge about the time frame of the campaign in relation to the current issue?