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The Standards Commission promotes transparency and accountability in Irish public life

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The Standards Commission oversees ethics, electoral, state finance and lobbying legislation. On this website, you can navigate to information and guidance tailored for you, whatever post you hold.

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  • 2nd August Press Release re Publication of Standards in Public Office Commission Annual Report 2021
  • 14th March Press Release re Political Parties Statements of Accounts 2020 Report
  • 24 February Press Release Dublin Bay South Bye Election 2021 Report

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