Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
117. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence to provide a detailed breakdown of all gifts received in her capacity as Minister; the nature of these gifts and potential monetary value; the procedures followed in accepting gifts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33377/26]
View answerSince being appointed as Minister for Defence, I have received one gift. In my attendance at the Valentia Island Subsea Cable Security and Resilience Symposium, I was presented with a small piece of the original section of the underwater cable. To my knowledge, this currently does not attract a monetary value.
In line with the Standards of Public Office, I am not permitted, in my role as Minister, to accept gifts with a value exceeding €650. If offered gifts of value less than €650 I will, as required, follow the Standards of Public Office procedures.
