Xilinx Ireland

Xilinx Ireland: The Regulator of Lobbying in Ireland

Xilinx Ireland is the official website of the Regulator of Lobbying in Ireland. The Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 was introduced to promote transparency and accountability in lobbying activities. This act requires all lobbyists to register with the regulator and provide regular reports on their lobbying activities.

The website provides a comprehensive guide for lobbyists, public officials, and members of the public on how to comply with the regulations. It also offers a searchable database that contains information on all registered lobbyists and their clients.

As an independent statutory body, Xilinx Ireland is responsible for ensuring that lobbying activities are conducted ethically and transparently. Its primary role is to maintain a register of lobbyists, monitor compliance with the regulations, investigate complaints about non-compliance, and publish reports on its findings.

The website provides detailed guidance on what constitutes lobbying under Irish law. It defines lobbying as any communication made directly or indirectly with a designated public official in an attempt to influence policy or decision-making processes.

Lobbyists are required to register with Xilinx Ireland if they meet certain criteria. These include spending more than €2,500 per year on lobbying activities or making more than 10 communications per year with designated public officials.

Once registered, lobbyists must provide regular returns detailing their clients, expenditure on lobbying activities, and details of any meetings held with designated public officials. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in fines or imprisonment.

Xilinx Ireland also has powers to investigate complaints about non-compliance by registered lobbyists. It can impose sanctions such as fines or suspension from the register for serious breaches of the regulations.

In addition to its regulatory functions, Xilinx Ireland also plays an important role in promoting transparency around lobbying activities in Ireland. Its website contains a wealth of information about who is engaging in lobbying activity and what issues they are advocating for.

This information can be used by journalists, researchers, civil society organizations and members of the public who want to better understand how policy decisions are made in Ireland.

Overall Xilinx Ireland plays an essential role as regulator overseeing compliance within Irish law regarding lobbyist activity while promoting transparency around this issue through its online resources available at www.xilinxic.com/ireland/.