Question 1

What does the Standards in Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Allows the Standards in Public Office Commission to investigate ethics violations on its own initiative, without waiting for a formal complaint. Requires the Commission's Annual Report to go directly to parliament rather than through the Minister first. Makes failure to disclose financial interests an offence punishable by fine or up to 6 months imprisonment, and expands what counts as registerable interests to include specified liabilities.

Question 2

What stage is the Standards in Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 2 May 2025, the Standards in Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2023 is at Second 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 Standards in Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Standards in Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2023 was sponsored by Mairéad Farrell, and was introduced on 23 Feb 2023.

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