Or face a two year lobbying ban.
The Public Expenditure Minister says tougher lobbying rules for former politicians should act as a strong deterrent.
Those who don't observe a 12-month "cooling off" period could face a two-year lobbying ban or a fine of 25 thousand euro.
It comes after former junior minister Michael D'Arcy resigned from the Seanad in 2020 to work for an investment industry lobby group.
Minister Michael McGrath says the changes being considered by cabinet today will address a gap in the law:

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