Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 July 2026
230. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment 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. [58619/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe arrangements to be observed by office holders in respect of gifts of goods or services are set out in the Guidelines on Compliance with the Provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 which are published on the website of the Standards in Public Office Commission.
Statements made annually by office holders must include all gifts of goods and services which exceed €650 in value. These statements are published in Iris Oifigiúil and are also available on the website of the Houses of the Oireachtas.
The table below outlines gifts received, of nominal value, in my time as Minister in the Department.
|
Date |
Item |
Approximate value |
Other Info if applicable |
|
11/12/2025 |
Book |
nominal |
Received while taking part in the UAE Joint Economic Commission (JEC), Dubai. |
|
11/12/2025 |
Mini ornament |
nominal |
Received while taking part in the UAE Joint Economic Commission (JEC), Dubai. |
|
11/12/2025 |
Paperweight |
nominal |
Received while taking part in the UAE Joint Economic Commission (JEC), Dubai. |
|
23/04/2026 |
Pottery ornament |
nominal |
Received from counterpart Spanish Minister at the Wind Energy Conference, Madrid. |
