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# Standards in Public Office

This year
2023
# sipo's teeth
Long overdue ethics laws to keep politicians in check can't be delayed, say opposition
Minister Michael McGrath says very many of Sipo’s asks will be included in legislation reforms.
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Jan 16th 2023, 5:27 PM
Last year
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# I declare
Will we see more political controversies before Sipo gets some teeth?
Tánaiste says there are ‘stringent’ regulations already, but signals changes may be on the way.
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Aug 21st 2022, 6:30 AM
All time
# ethics watchdog
Taoiseach defends nomination of former Senator and ex-NAGP lobbyist Geraldine Feeney to Sipo
Opposition parties have criticised the government for not facilitating a debate on the nomination.
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Nov 17th 2020, 4:06 PM
# political accountability
Ethics watchdog with teeth: Taoiseach says sanctions and penalties should be part of Sipo review
Micheál Martin said any review of Sipo rules must include foreign funding issues.
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Sep 30th 2020, 6:15 AM
# Investigation
Standards watchdog Sipo says it can't deal with Dara Murphy complaints as he 'has ceased to be a TD'
Leo Varadkar told the Dáil today that Sipo could investigate former members.
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Dec 4th 2019, 4:04 PM
# Garda College
Watchdog still in talks with gardaí over members' compliance with ethics laws
SIPO is to develop ‘standards of best practice’ for public bodies to ensure they communicate to employees about disclosing their interests.
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Jul 28th 2018, 8:30 AM
# foreign ads
Watchdog fears foreign ads could influence Irish referendums and elections
The Standards in Public Office said it is concerned about political interference from organisations outside of Ireland.
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Jul 26th 2018, 1:33 PM
# Standards in Public Office
Nearly half of Ireland's political parties failed to submit accounts to watchdog
Six parties failed to submit any accounts at all.
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Nov 29th 2017, 6:04 PM
# Travel Expenses
Family Support Agency board member overclaimed €40k in expenses
“Obviously, in hindsight, it was wrong, there is no question about that,” Richard Hickey said.
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Apr 20th 2017, 3:53 PM
# George Soros
Abortion Rights Campaign gives back €23,000 US donation
The $24,999 was donated by US billionaire George Soros’ Open Societies Foundation.
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Apr 1st 2017, 7:05 AM
# Donegal County Council
It has cost over €360,000 to investigate this senator's €2,000 expense claims
Sipo has ruled that Brian Ó Domhnaill contravened ethics legislation, something he has strongly denied.
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Jan 22nd 2017, 7:45 AM
# Donegal County Council
It has cost almost €300k to investigate this senator's €2k expense claims
Legal and translation fees connected with the case have added up to a significant amount.
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Jul 13th 2016, 6:05 AM
# the real thing
When it comes to lobbying public officials, being called Bono may be a help
The U2 frontman’s name is just one of many thousands of returns made to the new Irish lobbying authority in the last year.
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Jun 29th 2016, 6:20 AM
# return to sender
Just what can election candidates use Dáil envelopes for?
The Standards in Public Office Commission dictates what they can and can’t be used for.
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Feb 4th 2016, 4:01 PM
# revelations
Councillor resigns from Fianna Fáil following 'shocking' RTÉ Investigates programme
“Some of the behaviour displayed in tonight’s programme was shocking and completely unacceptable.”
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Dec 7th 2015, 11:34 PM
Political parties received €12.6 million of taxpayers money last year
A total of €12.6 million was given to parliamentarians last year.
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May 29th 2015, 4:39 PM
# ethics
Ethics watchdog to hold public hearing into FF senator's council expenses
SIPO has been investigating allegations over Brian Ó Domhnaill’s expenses while on Donegal County Council since last year.
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May 30th 2013, 8:51 PM
# SIPO
No proof of tax clearance provided by Fine Gael senator
Fine Gael has said it is treating Senator Pat O’Neill’s failure to provide tax clearance “with the utmost seriousness”.
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May 25th 2012, 6:40 PM
# People's Convention
Election candidate demands prosecution proceedings... against himself
Diarmaid Ó Cadhla, who ran in Cork South-Central, says legislation requiring him to disclose donations is unconstitutional.
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Apr 8th 2012, 3:27 PM
# 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.
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Mar 13th 2012, 11:19 AM
# Race for the Áras
Guess which #Áras11 candidate spent the most on their campaign?
Hint: It wasn’t the winner…
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Feb 14th 2012, 5:59 PM
# Ivor Callely
SIPO probe into Ivor Callely's mobile phone claims discontinued
File on Callely gone to DPP as Standards in Public Office Commission finishes investigation into former senator’s phone expenses claim.
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Apr 28th 2011, 5:49 PM
# Fine Gael
FG cracks reappear as Creighton condemns ‘cute hoor’ politics
The Dublin South East TD hits out at donations from developers.
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Jul 20th 2010, 4:57 PM