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Never Again

Issued : Thursday 16 April, 2009

Labour is committed to reforming public life, so that the interests of a golden circle are never again put before the interests of Ireland, her citizens and future generations.

This is Labour's agenda for a merit society, where those in public life take responsibility for their actions; where transparency is the norm, not the exception; and where the public interest is at the heart of decision-making.

1. Clean out the boards of the banks, and radically reform the banking
2. sector
3. Make good corporate governance the law, not a luxury
4. Control land and property speculation
5. End the link between big money and politics
6. Legislate to regulate the practice of political lobbying
7. Introduce Whistleblowers Protection legislation
8. Extend Oireachtas powers of oversight and investigation
9. Restore the Freedom of Information Act