A list of the property holdings and share portfolios held by TDs was revealed in the Register of Interests of Members of Dáil Éireann for 2007, published today by the Oireachtas.
Although most Cabinet members and TDs declared little or no interests outside of their main Oireachtas salaries, a small group revealed quite extensive property, land and share portfolios.
Topping the list of property holdings was former Fianna Fáil minister for state Frank Fahey, who declared full ownership or part-interest in properties in 29 apartments in Ireland, Europe and the US.
The Galway West TD also owns seven houses in Ireland and Dubai.
Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Alan Shatter declared joint ownership in 15 properties in Ireland, Britain and the US.
His party colleague Dr James Reilly, TD for Dublin North, declared a substantial portfolio of agricultural properties which includes two farms in Dublin and Offaly of 80 and 150 acres each.
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern declared an honorary membership of Clontarf Golf Club for 2007 under gifts he had received, but he said he did not receive any material benefit from it as he did not play golf.
Mr Ahern also has an official pass offering him free entry to the country's 10 greyhound tracks. He said he does not use this pass either.
Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin South-Central Sean Ardagh declared a significant share portfolio which includes several €50,000 holdings in international funds.
