Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
296. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment 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. [33379/26]
View answerI can confirm that I have not received any gifts exceeding the statutory threshold of €650 in my capacity as Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.
From time to time, I have received customary protocol or token gifts, particularly in the context of official engagements and visits abroad. These have consisted of small cultural items or presentation tokens, estimated value of such items was below €650.
In accepting any gift, I act fully in accordance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Under Section 15 of the Act, any gift given to an office holder by virtue of their office and valued in excess of €650 is deemed to be a gift to the State and must be surrendered and dealt with in accordance with directions of the Secretary General to the Government, following valuation where necessary.
I remain fully committed to the highest standards of ethics and transparency in the performance of my official duties.
