ARTICLE · 17 JANUARY 2024

Lobbying Reform To Take Effect In 2024

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Key modifications to the regulation of lobbying in Ireland will commence in 2024 following the publication on 7 November 2023 of a commencement order to give effect to the provisions of the Regulation of Lobbying...

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Key modifications to the regulation of lobbying in Ireland will commence in 2024 following the publication on 7 November 2023 of a commencement order to give effect to the provisions of the Regulation of Lobbying and Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) (Amendment) Act 2023 (the "Lobbying Amendment Act").

Background

As discussed in our previous briefing the Lobbying Amendment Act strengthens and amends the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 (the "2015 Act"), by expanding its scope and enhancing enforcement.

Commencement

The lobbying provisions of the Lobbying Amendment Act will come into operation on a phased basis as follows:

1 January 2024: Certain amendments to the scope of the 2015 Act including the extension of the 2015 Act to a person 'who makes, or manages, or directs the making of, any relevant communications about the development or zoning of land under the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2021' take effect from 1 January 2024.

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