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  • 9 December 2010 - Global Corruption Barometer 2010
    Dublin, 9 December 2010 - Corruption levels have significantly increased, according to Irish public
  • 9 December 2010 - Open Letter to the Irish Red Cross Society from Transparency International Ireland
    Dublin, 9 December 2011 - Central Council The Irish Red Cross Society c/o Mr. David J. O’Callaghan Chairman The Irish Red Cross Society 16 Merrion Square Dublin 2 Dear Mr O’Callaghan, I write to formally and publicly raise the concerns of Transparency International Ireland with the Irish Red Cross Society over its dismissal of Mr. Noel Wardick, former Head of the Irish Red Cross’s International Department.
  • 9 December 2010 - Event - Cleaning up Irish Politics
    Dublin, 9 December 2010 - Transparency International Ireland will mark the launch of the Global Corruption Barometer and International Anti-Corruption Day by hosting a public event titled "Cleaning up Irish politics". This event will provide an opportunity to discuss the decline in public trust in government and politics in Ireland and explore some of the solutions to this decline.
  • 25 October 2010 - ‘It’s Good to Know … how corruption is measured’
    Dublin, 25 October 2010 - Transparency International Ireland will mark the launch of the Corruption Perceptions Index with a public workshop on how corruption can be measured.  
  • 28 September 2010 - It's Good to Know ... how to access information
    Dublin, 28 September 2010 - Transparency International Ireland is celebrating International Right to Know Day with a public workshop on access to information in Ireland.
  • 19 July 2010 - Pressure mounts on Government to introduce single whistleblower law
    Dublin, 19 July 2010 - Transparency International Ireland welcomes Standards in Public Office Commission annual report Anti-corruption group Transparency International Ireland (TI Ireland) has repeated its call on the Government to introduce a single law protecting whistleblowers in both the public and private sector. The call was made after the State ethics watchdog the Standards in Public Office Commission (SiPOC) published its annual report for 2009 today.
  • 27 May 2010 - TI Ireland calls for greater investment in combatting corruption in development
    Dublin, 27 May 2010 - The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs has recently called for public and NGO submissions on the future of Ireland's international development policy. As part of this process, TI Ireland has called for greater attention to be given to the harmful affects of corruption in the developing world and for greater resources to be allocated in combatting this scourge.
  • 20 May 2010 - Government proposals to protect whistleblowers described as misleading
    Dublin, 20 May 2010 - Transparency International Ireland has cautiously welcomed Government proposals for a crack down on white-collar crime. But a spokesperson for the group has described its proposals for protecting whistleblowers as “window dressing”.
  • 18 May 2010 - Report on Regulation of Lobbyists published
    Dublin, 18 May 2010 - A study on the regulation of lobbyists examining systems in the United States, Canada, Germany and the EU institutions has been published by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The study was authored by Dr. Raj Chari, Trinity College Dublin and Dr. Gary Murphy, Dublin City University
  • 1 April 2010 - Event - "An Alternative to Silence" - Whistleblower protection in Ireland, UCD 2010
    Dublin, 1 April 2010 - Discussion on why whistleblowing is important in preventing wrongdoing, how whistleblowers are protected in Ireland and what can be done to encourage whistle
  • 24 March 2010 - Frequently asked questions about corruption law in Ireland and the Moriarty Tribunal
    Dublin, 24 March 2010 - 1. Does anyone have to prove that a licence or contract was awarded in return for any payment or gift?
  • 25 January 2010 - Transparency calls for Government action on critical Council of Europe corruption report
    Dublin, 25 January 2010 - Anti corruption organisation Transparency International (TI) Ireland has responded to today’s Council of Europe report on corruption in Ireland by calling for the Government to introduce reforms to tackle the corruption and the sale of influence.
  • 19 January 2010 - International report calls for UK style whistleblower protection in Ireland
    Dublin, 19 January 2010 - The national study is available in PDF. Please contact us if you would like us to email you a copy. A European Commission funded study claims that the Irish Government’s approach to exposing corruption in our banks and government is deeply flawed.

2009

  • 11 September 2009 - “An Alternative to Silence” – Protecting whistleblowers in Ireland
    Dublin, 11 September 2009 - Buswells Hotel, Kildare St, Dublin 2. 1pm, Tuesday, 19 January 2010 (This event was rescheduled from 11 January because of the bad weather)
  • 8 September 2009 - Public Meeting “Restoring Trust in Ireland Inc.” and Transparency International Ireland AGM
    Dublin, 8 September 2009 - The global financial crisis has hit Ireland hard and our politicians, government and banking sector have taken much of the blame. As the country’s reputation comes under threat, we ask what can be done to restore public and investor confidence in “Ireland Inc”? An expert panel from politics, business and civil society will debate how government and business can rebuild lost trust with the public and investors. Our audience will also be invited to take part in what...
  • 26 May 2009 - ‘Dunlop prosecution should not be the last’
    Dublin, 26 May 2009 - Transparency International Ireland also calls for comprehensive whistleblower protection to stop further abuse of powerThe Irish chapter of anti-corruption organisation Transparency International (TI) has called on the Government to tackle systemic corruption rather than satisfy itself with the prosecution of Frank Dunlop who was sentenced today to two years in prison and fined €30,000 on five counts of bribery.
  • 10 March 2009 - Response to Terry Prone article on the National Integrity System Study
    Dublin, 10 March 2009 - Terry Prone's article can be read here To the editor of The Sunday Times Dear Sir, Terry Prone’s confused opinion piece (8 March 2009) “ Crooked moves and shady deals are in Ireland’s DNA ” might have been illuminating, and a lot less confused, had she actually read the National Integrity Systems Country Study by Transparency International (TI). It’s not entirely evident from her meanderings whether she even read the accompanying press release!
  • 1 February 2009 - Launch of NIS Study and Public Discussion - 'If bad governance caused the financial crisis, what's the cure?'
    Dublin, 1 February 2009 - Buswells Hotel, Molesworth St, Dublin 2, 11am to 1pm Transparency International Ireland will launch a major report on corruption controls in Ireland on 2 March. The National Integrity System Study is the most wide ranging analysis to be ever conducted on the issue in Ireland. It examines the risk of corruption and abuse of power in government, politics, business, civil society and the media. It also looks at the role these sectors have to play in promoting integrity in...

2008

2007

  • 23 November 2007 - Data thieves should pay much higher price
    Dublin, 23 November 2007 - After Britain's data protection scandal, John Devitt argues the alleged misuse of personal data by civil servants here must be investigated by the Garda as well as the Data Protection Commissioner When the winner of a €115 million EuroMillions jackpot was announced in 2005, it wasn't just the media that jumped on the story. For reasons best known to themselves, 72 civil servants trawled the records of the Department of Social and Family Affairs to find out as much...
  • 26 October 2007 - Corruption Perceptions Index 2007 - Political apathy towards corruption is hurting Ireland's reputation
    Dublin, 26 October 2007 - As the Dail debates the Taoiseach's testimony to the Mahon Tribunal, Transparency International calls on both the Government and Opposition to articulate a clear vision to fight corruption. The 2007 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), launched today by Transparency International (TI), shows that Ireland’s international reputation for straight dealing has been hurt by weak safeguards against corruption and Government’s reversal of important political reforms.
  • 18 July 2007 - TI publishes 2007 report on Foreign Bribery - Transparency International welcomes Garda investigation into suspected deals with Saddam
    Dublin, 18 July 2007 - TI 2007 Progress Report on the OECD Convention shows a lot more needs to be done. Ireland regarded as having made the least progress on foreign bribery. The Irish chapter of anti-corruption group Transparency International (TI) has welcomed a Garda investigation into allegations that three Irish companies paid illegal kickbacks to Saddam Hussein in 2001. The UN is believed to have forwarded financial records to the Gardaí related to payments made during the ‘Oil for Food...
  • 12 July 2007 - Office-holders must not serve two masters
    Dublin, 12 July 2007 - Safeguards against potential conflicts of interest for former State servants must be introduced urgently, argues John Devitt. I wish Tom Parlon well in his new role as director general of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). Mr Parlon brings with him a great deal of expertise and experience gained while a government minister at the Office of Public Works.
  • 11 July 2007 - TI Ireland Clarification on RTÉ Online News item
    Dublin, 11 July 2007 - An RTÉ Online news item this morning titled "Concern over Parlon's new role" stated that “A Transparency International spokesman has said that Tom Parlon should not be allowed to become Director General of the Construction Industry Federation.”
  • 2 July 2007 - Promoting Good Governance in International Development - Opportunities for Civil Society, with Kulan Amin
    Dublin, 2 July 2007 - The third of three seminars for development agencies will focus on strengthening accountability in partner countries and opportunities for civil society to contribute to the promotion of public participation in decision making. Led by Kulan Amin, TI’s Programme Manager for Poverty and Development, the session will draw from TI’s recently published discussion paper on Poverty, Aid and Corruption which is available  here.
  • 28 June 2007 - Standards Commission publishes 2006 Annual Report
    Dublin, 28 June 2007 - Transparency International Ireland welcomes the publication of the Standards in Public Commission Report for 2006 which was released today.
  • 11 June 2007 - "The Anti-Corruption Portal for Business" with Jens Berthelsen
    Dublin, 11 June 2007 - The final workshop in the series will introduce participants from business groups and senior management to the only online anti-corruption tool available at no charge for businesses operating in countries with weak rule of law.
  • 11 May 2007 - "Introduction to the TI Business Principles for Countering Bribery" with Jermyn Brooks
    Dublin, 11 May 2007 - TI/TCD Breakfast Workshop This workshop introduces board members, senior managers, professionals and business representatives to TI’s core anti-bribery programme for international business.
  • 25 April 2007 - Ethics Bill amendment will increase risk of corruption in Ireland
    Dublin, 25 April 2007 - Government proposals to raise the limit at which gifts and loans to Oireachtas members should be disclosed are disproportionate and will only increase the risk of corruption in political finance and government says anti-corruption organisation Transparency International Ireland (TI Ireland).
  • 23 April 2007 - "Preventing Corruption in Humanitarian Assistance" with Roslyn Hees
    Dublin, 23 April 2007 - The second of TI Ireland's Executive Education seminars for Development Agencies will look at the prevention of corruption in humanitarian relief and reconstruction efforts. The session will draw largely from TI's work with the Overseas Development Institute and the Christian Michelsen Institute on Corruption Risk Mapping for Humanitarian Assistance.
  • 10 April 2007 - Tougher laws needed to crack down on Irish firms exporting corruption
    Dublin, 10 April 2007 - The OECD has published its long-awaited report on Ireland's efforts to prevent the bribery of public officials by Irish companies. It is one of the most damning the Paris think-tank has ever published, writes John Devitt While we have made occasional attempts to come to grips with corruption at home, it now appears that Irish nationals may also been busy exporting corruption abroad. At the same time, the Irish authorities have turned a blind eye.
  • 29 March 2007 - OECD expresses concern over Ireland’s commitment to foreign bribery Convention
    Dublin, 29 March 2007 - The 36-country OECD Working Group on Bribery expressed concern over Ireland’s commitment to the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, notably given its poor participation in the five-day visit to Ireland by OECD examiners in October 2006.

2006

  • 10 October 2006 - Payments row should be catalyst for reform
    Dublin, 10 October 2006 - Amendments to the Ethics Act are a necessity but so is the need for transparency over appointments to public bodies, writes John Devitt The payments controversy highlights not just the need to reform the Ethics Acts. It also underscores the urgent need for greater transparency in the way appointments are made to public bodies. As the controversy over gifts and loans to the Taoiseach moves on, more time needs be devoted by commentators and politicians on both sides of...
  • 31 August 2006 - Public representatives must avoid any suspicion of conflict of interest
    Dublin, 31 August 2006 - Transparency International Ireland (TI Ireland) has called on all local government representatives to decline the offer of any corporate gift or hospitality at this year’s Ryder Cup which may lead to a real or perceived conflict of interest.
  • 11 June 2006 - "Preventing Corruption in Construction and Engineering" with Neill Stansbury
    Dublin, 11 June 2006 - TI/TCD Breakfast Workshop - 11 June, 7.30am to 9am TI’s Bribe Payers Index shows that the infrastructure sector is the most vulnerable to corruption worldwide. This session introduces TI UK’s Infrastructural Programme, a core element of TI’s private sector strategy. Further information on this programme is available at www.anticorruptionforum.org.uk
  • 26 May 2006 - Annual General Meeting and Discussion
    Dublin, 26 May 2006 - The 2007 Annual General Meeting of Transparency International Ireland will be held on Tuesday 22 May from 6pm to 7pm at Buswells Hotel, Molesworth St, Dublin 2. It will be followed by a presentation from John Devitt on the preliminary findings of the National Integrity System (NIS) Study.
  • 17 May 2006 - Response to Phoenix Magazine Article on Transparency International
    Dublin, 17 May 2006 - Open letter to the editor of Phoenix Magazine outlining facts about Transparency International Dear Sir, I write to comment on your entertaining but misleading piece titled “Irish worthies soft on Wolfowitz” from 7 May 2006. As your readers may be aware Transparency International does not undertake investigations, name names or comment on individual cases. Rather, our focus is on long-term solutions addressing systemic problems in the public and private sectors. Your...
  • 13 March 2006 - Annual General Meeting and Seminar
    Dublin, 13 March 2006 - Numerous tribunals, conventions, laws and institutions have been established in Ireland and around the world to fight corruption. Yet corruption is perceived to be as prevalent as ever. If this is so, then what is being done and more importantly, what more needs to be done? An expert panel, chaired by RTE's Rodney Rice, will discuss the impact that reform has had on levels of corruption in Ireland and elsewhere during an evening seminar titled Global Corruption, Global...
  • 13 March 2006 - Trinity College Dublin and Transparency International Ireland announce partnership
    Dublin, 13 March 2006 - Transparency International Ireland (TI Ireland) and the School of Business, Trinity College Dublin have announced a partnership agreement that will see the anti-corruption group establish and manage an anti-corruption resource centre at the university. Speaking at TI Ireland’s first AGM, Dr. Gerard McHugh, Head of Trinity’s School of Business said that the two organisations would work closely together in delivering information about the causes and costs of corruption.
  • 13 February 2006 - Geldof and Transparency International join forces
    Dublin, 13 February 2006 - Bob Geldof and Transparency International (TI) have joined forces to ensure that development assistance reaches those in desperate need. During a meeting with TI today, Geldof also announced that he would urge British Prime Minister Tony Blair to appoint Peter Eigen, founder and former Chair of Transparency International, to a small group of influential individuals who would take on the mantle of monitoring the G-8’s progress in fulfilling its commitments.

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