Regulation of Lobbyists.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 June 2004

Wednesday, 2 June 2004

Ceisteanna (63)

Brian O'Shea

Ceist:

54 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when it is intended to publish the results of the research the IPA was asked to carry out into the regulation of lobbyists in other countries; 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. [16512/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Cullen)

Later this month I intend to issue codes of conduct for staff and members of local authorities under the Local Government Act 2001. In addition, copies of the research report prepared by the Institute of Public Administration on the regulations of lobbying in other counties will be placed in the Oireachtas Library. The question of the regulation of lobbyists is being examined in light of that report and of other current legislative proposals and initiatives in this area; the possibility of further legislation will be considered in this context.