New laws are to be brought to cabinet next week to overhaul the political ethics system.
A Public Service Standards Commission will be created, with higher expectations for public office holders.
The move follows Monday's RTE documentary which contained footage of three County Councillors who appeared to accept offers of money or future investment in return for help with the planning process.
Fianna Fáil's Joe Queenan has resigned from his party in the wake of the programme.
But Deputy leader of the Green's Catherine Martin says Councillors featured in the documentary must resign their seats - not just party membership:
