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Susan O’Keeffe: The framework for trust in our entire system is shaped by politicians – they must remember this

If there’s anything the Robert Troy debacle has taught us, it’s that not one person sitting in the Dáil or Seanad should be able take their seat if they have not property filed their entry in the Register of Interests within three months

Ex-politicians who behave inappropriately face Leinster House ban

Former TDs and senators who breach new rules may be barred from entering the Dáil gallery, restaurant, library and bar

Dozens of TDs and senators claim expenses without travelling to Leinster House

An estimated €123,000 was paid out last year under a clause allowing politicians to get a full allowance if they can show they were unable to travel to the Oireachtas

Fianna Fáil ministers to turn down 2 per cent pay rise

Public criticism led to Fine Gael ministers turning down the extra €2,000, while the Green Party has not yet confirmed its decision