Question 1

What does the Regulation of Lobbying and Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) (Amendment) Bill 2022 do?

Accepted Answer

Extends lobbying regulation to informal business groups with no employees and non-remunerated office holders making communications on behalf of regulated organizations. Introduces administrative sanctions system (fines up to €25,000 and/or 2-year lobbying ban) for breaches of post-employment restrictions and anti-avoidance obligations, enforceable by Circuit Court. Strengthens post-term employment restrictions by requiring former public officials to obtain Commission consent before taking lobbying roles within 12 months of leaving office, with mandatory compliance to attached conditions.

Question 2

What stage is the Regulation of Lobbying and Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) (Amendment) Bill 2022 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Regulation of Lobbying and Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) (Amendment) Bill 2022 is at Enacted. 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 Regulation of Lobbying and Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) (Amendment) Bill 2022?

Accepted Answer

The Regulation of Lobbying and Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) (Amendment) Bill 2022 was sponsored by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, and was introduced on 22 Sep 2022.

Regulation of Lobbying and Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) (Amendment) Bill 2022

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