Proposed Legislation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 April 2004

Thursday, 29 April 2004

Questions (51)

Pat Rabbitte

Question:

46 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received the results of the research the Institute of Public Administration was asked to carry out into the regulation of lobbyists in other countries, which he told the Dáil on 4 March 2004 was expected before the end of that month; if it is intended to publish the results of the research; if the Government remains committed to introducing legislation to control or regulate political lobbying; when the promised code of conduct for staff and members of local authorities will come into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12231/04]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Gallagher)

The report of the Institute of Public Administration on this matter has recently been received and I am currently considering it. Copies will be placed in the Oireachtas Library in due course. The report is being examined along with other current legislative proposals and initiatives in this area and the question of possible further legislation will be considered in this context. It is intended that codes of conduct for staff and members of local authorities will issue under Part 15 of the Local Government Act 2001 in June this year.