# Lobbyists

Last year

2022

# Biodiversity

Pesticide lobbyists pushing against environmental protections, research finds

A UN conference in Montreal is trying to finalise a new framework for living in harmony with nature.

8.7k

Dec 8th 2022, 8:02 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Construction industry lobbying to change law and reduce planning challenges

A report by

Cormac Fitzgerald

Lobby records and documents obtained by Noteworthy show how the industry has pushed back against the judicial review process.

Lobby records and documents obtained by Noteworthy show how the industry has pushed back against the judicial review process

Housing Minister was lobbied 88 times on housing, development and zoning issues since taking office

Industry representatives regularly meet and liaise with local authority officials, reports Cormac Fitzgerald

14.8k

Nov 12th 2022, 12:05 AM

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# Transparency

New code of conduct for lobbyists comes into effect today

The goal is for lobbying to be carried out in an ethical and transparent manner.

7.2k

Jan 1st 2019, 7:00 AM

# policy and economy

Here are Ireland's most active business lobbyists

Nearly 10,000 returns were submitted to the Register of Lobbying last year.

24.8k

Jul 1st 2018, 10:30 AM

# Transparency

Five officials sought 'cooling-off period' waivers before taking up lobbying jobs

The purpose of a ‘cooling-off’ period is to prevent the use of insider information.

12.2k

Jun 28th 2018, 2:03 PM

# Get smart fast

Here's what you need to know about Brendan Howlin's new lobbying law

A Bill published by Brendan Howlin will essentially deal with: ‘Who is contacting whom and about what’.

5.8k

Jun 20th 2014, 4:50 PM

# Open government

Website needed for disclosure of lobbyists' meetings with policy makers

Transparency International Ireland has reacted to a report in today’s Irish Times outlining proposed laws that will force lobbyists to disclose their contacts with politicians and senior civil servants.

1.8k

Jun 19th 2012, 4:44 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

5.4k

Jun 19th 2012, 8:40 AM

# ethics

Public submissions show support for 'cooling-off' period for political lobbying

Submissions made to Brendan Howlin show general support for a two-year period before politicians can be hired as lobbyists.

1.1k

Mar 13th 2012, 11:19 AM

# Lobbying

MEP: McCreevy's boom-time diary raises issues about lobbyists

New documents show that McCreevy met with many major developers and bankers – including Sean Quinn and Bernard McNamara – during the Irish property bubble.

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Feb 8th 2012, 3:27 PM

# Lobbying

Fianna Fáil publishes bill to regulate lobbyist industry

The party says a lobbyists’ register must be brought into effect before the State considers selling off its major assets.

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Jan 23rd 2012, 5:34 PM