Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am very much aware of the Bill brought forward by Deputies Mairéad Farrell and Buckley last year. It contained several different provisions relating to this matter. The legislation proposed had seven sections in total and many dealt with powers regarding the Standards in Public Office Commission. As I said, I will be bringing forward an approach that will deal with some of the issues the Sinn Féin Bill referred to, while also addressing a number of other matters. I am aiming to be in a position to be able to bring these proposals to the Government soon because I do appreciate the importance of this issue.

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