“It is hoped that the review will result in enhanced powers to investigate and enforce any breaches of those provisions. He told the Dáil the Government had agreed that Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath would initiate a review of legislation governing standards in public office “in that respect”. “I would favour a review and reform of the Sipo legislation,” he said. Green Party leader Eamon Ryan pushed for a review of the legislation underpinning the area, which was accepted. The Tánaiste later said he believed Mr D’Arcy should have contacted Sipo, but that he had no knowledge of the matter prior to Sunday.

Source: The Irish Times September 30, 2020 00:11 UTC