Regulation of Lobbying

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2018

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Questions (632)

Niall Collins

Question:

632. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if under the lobbyist register it is expected that calls from lobbyists are recorded; if this is the practice in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17994/18]

Written answers

Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

The Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 requires a person carrying out lobbying activities to register and submit returns of such activity. The obligation to register and submit returns rests with the person lobbying, not the Designated Public Official. The returns register is publicly available to view and records relevant communication between a registered person and a Designated Public Official.

There is no obligation or facility under the Regulation of Lobbying Act for Designated Public Officials to record calls from lobbyists.