Ethics in Public Office Act.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2008

Tuesday, 1 July 2008

Questions (444)

Leo Varadkar

Question:

512 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence if, during or following his meeting on 1 March 2006, with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia, he received gifts; if so, the gifts he received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25718/08]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Deputy Willie O’Dea)

On occasion token gifts are exchanged between dignitaries on Ministerial trips abroad. I can confirm that I received no gift during or following my meeting with President Sirleaf on 1 March 2006.