Ethics in Public Office Legislation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 September 2012

Thursday, 20 September 2012

Questions (159)

Joe Higgins

Question:

159. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm that the common law offence of misconduct in public office has passed into law here, along with other common law offences, on the formation of the Irish State. [39828/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

No statutory provision has been made for the abolition of the common law offence of misconduct in public office.