Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Changes to the code of conduct for officeholders that could be considered would presumably be informed by new situations presenting or by the performance of the existing code. Has any consideration been given in terms of a review of the effectiveness of the existing code, given the increase in the limit from €650 to €2,000 in cash or equivalent value that officeholders are obliged to report? How many such declarations have been made and can the Taoiseach advise where the record of such declarations is held? What is the actual declaration process?

In relation to the responsibility of officeholders to declare any material interest in a given performance consequent on their roles as Minister, Minister of State or whatever, can he indicate the number of declarations since 2003 under the particular heading where an officeholder had a material interest in a specific performance he or she was required to carry out because of the office he or she held? Does the Taoiseach know how many declarations have been made under that particular heading within the code of conduct since 2003? As with the first question, can he advise what the methodology is and say to whom such declarations are made? Where is the record held of such declarations and is it publicly accessible?

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