RESPONSE TO IPSA REPORT 25 May 2023

“Mr Byrne is very grateful to the IPSA investigator for her comprehensive investigation which, as Mr Byrne argued all along, comes to a clear conclusion that no repayment of money to IPSA is requested or required.

“Mr Byrne fully agrees with the conclusion that stronger safeguards are needed for MPs, such as volunteer agreements and contractual clarity around delivery of set hours where time was worked flexibly, to guard against lines ‘getting blurred’ between political and parliamentary work.

“As such, Mr Byrne strongly supports the recommendations made by the IPSA investigator that IPSA contracts now need reform to ensure protection of the public purse and profoundly thanks her for her exhaustive investigation."