Analysis reveals 63 former Irish officials lobbied government colleagues
An analysis of Irish lobbying filings shows at least 63 former politicians and civil servants lobbied government officials since 2020, prompting calls for reform.
An analysis of over 83,000 records filed on Ireland's lobbying register since 2020 shows that at least 63 former politicians and senior civil servants repeatedly lobbied their former colleagues and state institutions. The findings highlight the scale of the country's revolving door phenomenon, where former public officials move into private sector advisory and lobbying roles.
Although Irish ethics laws stipulate a mandatory cooling-off period before former public servants can lobby government bodies, registry filings confirm frequent direct contacts with current decision-makers. Governance advocates have called for stricter enforcement and longer post-employment restrictions to ensure greater transparency in public policy.
Sources: The Journal.
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