Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I wish to associate myself and the Labour Party with a vote of sympathy and solidarity for the people of Turkey and Istanbul in particular following the horrific attacks yesterday.

My first question relates to secondary legislation. As the Tánaiste is aware, the last Administration introduced the Regulation of Lobbying Act. It seems some well-established businesses, including major banks, are confused by the Act. When will the other sections of the Act be brought into place in order that powers will be given to the Standards in Public Office Commission to ensure full compliance with lobbying regulation?

I understand that when speaking on Newstalk "Breakfast" this morning the Minister of State, Deputy McGrath, indicated that members of the Independent Alliance in Cabinet did not like the advice given by the Attorney General in respect of a Private Members' Bill submitted by Deputy Wallace and indicated that they were seeking separate advice. Is that the case? If it is the case, what is the Tánaiste's view of it?

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