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01/05/2015
Online Lobbyist Register Launched
A new online register of lobbying activity has been launched, which will allow the public to see who is communicating with the government and senior civil and public servants on public policy matters.
Launched by the Standards in public Office Commission, the register has been established under the recently enacted Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 and will provide a simple, web based register of lobbying activity giving transparency on 'who is contacting whom about what'.
Currently those involved in lobby can voluntarily register at the site, but it will become law to do so by 01 September.
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Mr Brendan Howlin, who guided the legislation through the Oireachtas, said: "The Regulation of Lobbying Act will bring about significant improvements in the policy-making process in Ireland ensuring open communication and transparency. Ultimately, the process of policy-development will be enhanced."
(MH/CD)
Launched by the Standards in public Office Commission, the register has been established under the recently enacted Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 and will provide a simple, web based register of lobbying activity giving transparency on 'who is contacting whom about what'.
Currently those involved in lobby can voluntarily register at the site, but it will become law to do so by 01 September.
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Mr Brendan Howlin, who guided the legislation through the Oireachtas, said: "The Regulation of Lobbying Act will bring about significant improvements in the policy-making process in Ireland ensuring open communication and transparency. Ultimately, the process of policy-development will be enhanced."
(MH/CD)
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