4297. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht 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. [58631/26]

All office holders are bound by the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001. As the Deputy is aware, any gift which exceeds €650 in value given to an office holder, or a spouse or civil partner, or child, by virtue of his or her office, must be surrendered in accordance with this Act. Any such gift is required to be disclosed in the office holder’s annual statement of registerable interests. Since my appointment as Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, I have not received any such gifts.