John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Another matter arises. Representatives from the Standards in Public Office Commission come directly to Members. They have spoken in the audiovisual room and given advice generally on the Act and how people can be properly guided through the paperwork. This should be extended to everyone named in the Bill, including councillors. If others are to be included in the Bill, they should receive all appropriate supports initially while they are coming to understand the Act, the extent of the paperwork and their obligations. That is important. I know representatives from the Commission do it now. It is a question of reinforcing it.