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Code of conduct for office holders
From Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO)
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Office holders must adhere to the highest ethical standards when carrying out their work.
The code applies to:
- Members of Cabinet
- The Attorney General
- if they are a member of the Oireachtas
- Chairman and deputy chairman of the Dáil and Seanad
- Oireachtas committee chairpersons
The code sets out principles that you, as an office holder, must adhere to. You must respect the trust the public places in you, and apply the highest ethical standards when carrying out your work.
You must take personal responsibility for your actions, promote the common good and be fair and impartial. You are also expected to be conscientious and prudent with your office resources.
The code also refers to other legislation and regulations that relate to office holders.
