Government to review legislation after Michael D'Arcy quit Seanad to join lobby group

Michael D'Arcy, who resigned his Seanad seat to join an investment fund lobby group. File Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

The Government has agreed to review standards in public office (SIPO) legislation following the appointment of former minister Michael D'Arcy to a lobby group.

It is understood that Tánaiste Leo Varadkar this morning apologised to his Cabinet colleagues for the controversy and said he had no knowledge that Mr D'Arcy was planning to resign.