I move:
That Dáil Éireann:
— takes note of the Report on the Investigation by the Standards in Public Office Commission into contraventions of section 21(1) of the Standards in
Public Office Act 2001 by Deputy Arthur Spring which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 22nd March, 2012;
— considers that the requirements of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 that members must provide evidence of compliance with their obligations in
regard to taxation matters are intended to ensure confidence in the probity of persons elected to political office;
— is of the opinion that any contravention of the legislation is a serious matter;
— notes however that this is the first occasion such a contravention has been reported by the Commission and that Deputy Spring is now in compliance with section 21(1) of the Act and has apologised for failing to comply with the legislation as of the required date; and
— accordingly considers that no further action is required.