An official complaint has been made to the Standards in Public Office Commission over the appointment of a former Senator as head of a lobby group.
Former Junior Minister Michael D'Arcy was taking up a role as the head of the Irish Association of Investment Management.
He had previously been minister of state for financial services and insurance.
He lost his seat as a TD in February's election and in April was elected to the Seanad on the Agriculture Panel.
He has stepped down as Senator to take up a position as head of the Irish Association of Investment Management.
Rise TD Paul Murphy has made an official complaint to Standards in Public Office Commission on the issue.
Deputy Murphy argues this appointment contravenes the ban on Ministers and other designated public officials working as or for lobbyists within 12 months of leaving their elected position.
He says claims Mr D'Arcy is exempt from the ban because he promises he won't personally lobby are beside the point.
