Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2334. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number and name of the groups she met each month to date in 2018 that fall under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33704/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 provides that the Standards in Public Office Commission will be the regulator of lobbying and the web-based Register of Lobbying is available on the Commission's website to make information available to the public on the identity of those communicating with designated public officials on specific policy, legislative matters or prospective decisions.
Under the Act, it is the responsibility of the person who makes, manages or directs the lobbying activity to register and submit returns to the Register every four months.
