Nuala Haughey: Political accountability needs written records of decisions
Election manifestos are strewn with commitments to increase transparency and accountability.
Lobbyists must record details of contacts with public officials
Regulation of Lobbying Act aims to create transparency following controversies
Report into lobbying recommends two-year cooling-off period
Transparency International urges fines for officials who fail to comply with rulings
FOI advocates critical of amendments to Bill
Organisations oppose amendments proposing additional fees for multifaceted FOI requests
State-funded report calls for commission of inquiry into banking collapse
Study conducted with Transparency Ireland also calls for bill of rights and lower voting age
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