Question 1

What does the Public Sector Standards Bill 2015 do?

Accepted Answer

Creates Public Sector Standards Commissioner to oversee complaints, investigations, and enforcement of conduct standards for public officials across local and national government. Requires public officials to disclose conflicts of interest, ban use of insider information for private gain, and prohibit accepting gifts over €600 or benefits tied to their office. Establishes investigation powers, oral hearing procedures, and sanctions including censure, suspension, disqualification, and fines up to €100,000 or imprisonment for contraventions.

Question 2

What stage is the Public Sector Standards Bill 2015 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 19 Feb 2020, the Public Sector Standards Bill 2015 is at Second Stage in 31st Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Public Sector Standards Bill 2015?

Accepted Answer

The Public Sector Standards Bill 2015 was sponsored by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, and was introduced on 21 Dec 2015.

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