Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
251. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide a detailed breakdown of all gifts received in his capacity as Minister; the nature of these gifts and potential monetary value; the procedures followed in accepting gifts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33380/26]
View answerBelow is a table with details of the gifts I received since being appointed as Minister for Finance. All are tokens that I received as a visiting foreign delegation, as described in the Standards in Public Office Commission Information Notice for Office Holders. All gifts are estimated to be under the €650 threshold referenced in the information notice.
|
Date |
Received from |
Token |
Description |
|
4 Dec 2026 |
British-Irish Council (in Cardiff) |
Gift bag |
Tote bag including pamphlet of the city of Cardiff and selection of samples of local products e.g. baked goods |
|
12 Jan 2026 |
President San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank |
Coin |
San Francisco Mint mark coin |
|
13 Jan 2026 |
Mayor of San Francisco |
Cups |
Pair of pewter cups |
|
13 Jan 2026 |
Governor of California |
Food basket |
Local Californian produce for visitors |
|
30 Jan 2026 |
Croatian Minister for Finance |
Book |
History of Croatia |
