Paul Hosford: Former ministers and advisors shouldn’t be allowed waltz into Leinster House

The Dáil chamber at Leinster House, Dublin. The right of former TDs to enter Leinster House has been questioned, especially in the light of potential lobbying and access to ministers.

There are few workplaces where ex-employees are given lifetime access.

Sure, if you worked in a shop you could still pop by and say hello to ex-colleagues or some offices would have no issue with a quick visit or coffee with a friend in the staff canteen.