Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 September 2004
32 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Government remains committed to introducing legislation to control or regulate political lobbying; when it is expected that such legislation will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22580/04]
View answerFollowing the report by the Institute of Public Administration on the regulation of lobbyists in developed countries, which was placed in the Oireachtas library in June 2004, further more detailed research is being commissioned on those states which have formal systems in place. The question of the regulation of lobbyists is being examined in light of the initial report and of other current legislative proposals and initiatives in this area; the planned research will further inform the ongoing assessment.
