Question 1

What does the Regulation of Lobbying (Post-Term Employment as Lobbyist) Bill 2020 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 to make breaching the one-year cooling-off period for senior officials becoming lobbyists a 'relevant contravention,' enabling SIPO enforcement. Grants SIPO power to investigate cooling-off breaches via appointed officers who can request documents, access premises with consent or warrant, and maintain confidentiality. Makes cooling-off violations punishable by summary conviction (class C fine) or indictment (fine and/or up to 2 years imprisonment); reasonable steps defence available.

Question 2

What stage is the Regulation of Lobbying (Post-Term Employment as Lobbyist) Bill 2020 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 2 May 2025, the Regulation of Lobbying (Post-Term Employment as Lobbyist) Bill 2020 is at Committee Stage in 33rd 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 Regulation of Lobbying (Post-Term Employment as Lobbyist) Bill 2020?

Accepted Answer

The Regulation of Lobbying (Post-Term Employment as Lobbyist) Bill 2020 was sponsored by Ged Nash, and was introduced on 3 Nov 2020.

Regulation of Lobbying (Post-Term Employment as Lobbyist) Bill 2020

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