The Irish Times view on ethics in public life: The rules need tightening
Reform is also needed in the rules governing gift-giving to public officials
Former Government advisors asked ‘cooling off’ periods be waived or reduced
Move can effectively clear path for working in organisations previously involved in lobbying
Sipo calls for powers to run rule over former Oireachtas members
Commission notes ‘lacuna’ where ex-TDs cannot be investigated for misconduct
Company first to be convicted under lobbying law
Dublin firm fined €1,250 for late filing of lobbying returns to public office watchdog
Group against Baptism bar derailed after complaints
Equate complains of campaign from groups opposed to making schools more inclusive
Six senior medics contravened ethics legislation
Sipo says the ‘serious’ contraventions relate to tax compliance documentation
Former press secretary registered 10 returns of lobbying
PR executive who spoke to Naughten about INM ruling met Donohoe among other politicians
Soros group accused Sipo of mischaracterising Amnesty grant
Watchdog criticised over ‘incorrect’ statement on controversial €137,000 donation
George Soros’s Amnesty donation ‘was not for political purposes’
Open Society calls on Sipo to correct statement over money given for repeal campaign
Scramble to file lobbying returns as fines regime kicks in
Caveat: fixed penalties and matching power to prosecute finally give regulator teeth
1,300 registrations with new Register of Lobbying
Head says it is still a relatively new organisation and it will take time to get used to it
Denis O’Brien group sought State funds for public service content
Communicorp lobbied for financial support for output, new register shows
Crime office urged for tourists who fall victim in Dublin
Irish Tourist Assistance Service calls for Garda office move to city centre location
Ibec to shield members’ identities when lobbying for them
Employers’ group chief executive sends email on publication of new disclosure law
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