Written answers
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
Department of An Taoiseach
Departmental Contracts Data
Patrick Nulty (Dublin West, Independent)
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170. To ask the Taoiseach further to Parliamentary Question No. 110 of 5 November 2013, if he will list the manufacturers of the State gifts listed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2258/14]
Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The information sought by the Deputy regarding the manufacturers, or where appropriate the suppliers, of gifts presented by Taoisigh during the last ten years is set out in the schedule.
I should add that the Department is open to sourcing gifts from other manufacturers and/or suppliers in Ireland whenever the opportunity arises.
Country and Date | Recipient | Gift | Manufacturer / Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria 09.04.2008 | President of the Council of Nations | Dublin a Celebration book in slipcase | Pat Liddy |
| Austria [Tour of Capitals 2003] | Chancellor Wolfgang Schussel | Leather Bound Book Wild Geese | Antiquarian Bookcrafts |
| Australia 22.05.2006 | PM John Howard | Silver Photo frame with harp | Celtic Frames |
| Bahrain 03.10.2003 | Sheikh Khalifa | Waterford Crystal 10” Bowl | Waterford Crystal |
| Bahrain 12.10.2004 | Prime Minister | Waterford Crystal Vase | Waterford Crystal |
| Belgium 08.10.2007 | King of Belgium | Waterford Crystal Candlesticks | Waterford Crystal |
| Bulgaria 12.12.05 | H.E. Georgi Paranov, President | Pair Metalcraft Candlesticks | Promocraft |
| Canada 05.07.2005 | PM Martin | Waterford Crystal 9” Bowl | Waterford Crystal |
| Canada 16.03.2004 | PM Martin | Waterford Crystal John Rocha Platter | Waterford Crystal |
| Canada 16.06.2013 | PM Harper | Crystal ‘Gathering’ Rose Bowl. | Waterford Crystal |
| Chile 10.07.2003 | President Lagos | Waterford Crystal Lismore Bowl | Waterford Crystal |
| China 11.05.2004 | PM Wen | John Rocha Crystal Wine set | Waterford Crystal |
| China 17.01.2005 | H.E.Hu Jintao H.E.Wen Jiabao | John Rocha Crystal Wine set Waterford Crystal Vase | Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal |
| China 19.10.2008 | Premier Minister Wu Jinato | Crystal Louise Kennedy Photo Frame | Tipperary Crystal |
| China 19.02.2012 | Vice President H.E. Xi Jinping | Set [12] Galway Crystal Glasses | Galway Crystal |
| China 25.03.2012 | Premier State Council H.E.Wen Jiabao Chairman National Peoples Congress Wu Vice Premier Li Keqiang Vice President H.E. Xi Jinping | Crystal Fitzgerald 15cm Platter Waterford Crystal Fitzgerald 15cm Platter Crystal Trillium Vase Dublin Crystal Harp Bowl | Dublin Crystal Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal Dublin Crystal |
| China 30.10.2013 | Vice Premier of State Council Ma Kai | Waterford Crystal Engraved Bowl | Waterford Crystal |
| Colombia 23.03 2004 | Vice President | Encyclopaedia of Ireland in presentation case | Reeds & Antiquarian Books |
| Croatia 29.11.2005 | Croatian President Croatian Prime Minister | Silver King Sitric Cufflinks | Dublin Design Studio |
| Cyprus 05.11 2003 | President Yassos Papadopoulos | Silver Salver | John J.Cooke & Co. |
| Cyprus 30.11.2005 | President Yassos Papadopoulos | Waterford Crystal Lismore 9” bowl | Waterford Crystal |
| Czech Republic 10.11.2008 | PM Spidla | Silver Danu Cufflinks | Lee Brothers |
| Czech Republic 10.11.2008 | President Claus | Bog Oak Basketball Player in Frame | Celtic Roots |
| Denmark 10.03.2004 | Prime Minister of Denmark | Encyclopaedia of Ireland in presentation case | Reeds & Antiquarian Books |
| East Timor 18.10.2003 | President Xana Gusamo | Waterford Crystal Candleticks | Waterford Crystal |
| East Timor 08.03.2010 | President Jose Ramos Horta | Book – Limited Edition | Botanic Gardens |
| Egypt 07.12.2006 | President Mubarak | Waterford Crystals Candlesticks | Waterford Crystal |
| Estonia 04.04.2012 Estonia 14.04.2008 | President of Estonia President of Estonia | Newbridge Prelude Cufflinks Waterford Crystal Candlesticks | Newbridge Silver Waterford Crystal |
| EU Day of Welcomes. Irelands EU Presidency 01.05.2004. | All EU Heads of State and Governments + Commission President and Parliament President participating in Day of Welcomes Ceremony. | ‘Dublin a Celebration’ in presentation case. Seamus Heaney Poem in binder. Commemorative Boxed Silver Coaster & Disc. | Pat Liddy Library Bindings Celtic Frames |
| EU/ Russia Summit 21.05.2004 | President Putin | Silver Salver | John J. Cooke & Co. |
| EU Comm. Meeting 06.01.2004 | EU Commissioners EU President Romano Prodi | Encyclopaedia of Ireland in presentation case. Leather Bound Encyclopaedia of Ireland. | Reeds & Antiquarian Books Reeds & Antiquarian Books |
| EU / Latin America Summit 11.05.2006 | President Fischer | Great Houses of Ireland Book | Hodges Figgis |
| EU/US Summit 26.06.2004 | President George Bush | Encyclopaedia of Ireland in presentation case. Aran Sweater | Reeds & Antiquarian Books House of Ireland |
| EU Parliament 27.11.2003 | Mr. Pat Cox, President of the EU Parliament. | Encyclopaedia of Ireland in presentation case. | Reeds and Antiquarian Books |
| EU Parliament 07.04.2008 | Mr. Hans Pottering, President EU Parliament | Silver King Sitric Cufflinks | Dublin Design Studio |
| EU Comm. 17.04.2008 | Mr. Jose Manuel Barosso, President of the EU Commission. | Silver King Sitric Cufflinks | Dublin Design Studiio |
| EU Parliament 04/10/2012 | Mr. Martin Schulz, President of the EU Parliament. | Galway Crystal Tumblers | Galway Crystal |
| Finland 23.02.2004 | PM Matti van Hanen | Encyclopaedia of Ireland. | Reeds |
| Finland 05.11/2007 | Ms. Tarja Halonen, Presidentt | Waterford Crystal Bethany Candlesticks | Waterford Crystal |
| France 22.03.2004 | President Chirac | Waterford Crystal Vase | Waterford Crystal |
| France 24.05.2004 | P.M. Jean-Pierre Raffarin | Metalcraft Candlesticks | Promocraft |
| France 03.06.2004 | President Chirac | Encyclopaedia of Ireland in presentation case. | Reeds & Antiquarian Books |
| France 14.07.2008 | President Sarkozy | Waterford Crystal Vase | Waterford Crystal |
| France 21.09.2007 | President Sarkozy | Silver Cufflink DVD Ireland from the Air | Dublin Design Studio DVD Postcards of Ireland Ltd. |
| France 01.10.2008 | President Sarkozy | Waterford Crystal Flutes | Waterford Crystal |
| France 21.07.2008 | President Sarkozy | Bog Oak Sculpture | Celtic Roots |
| Georgia 11.11.2010 | PM Nika Gilauni | Silver Cufflinks and Tie Pin Set | Dublin Design Studio |
| Germany 09.04.2004 | Chancellor Schroeder | Silver Salver | John.J.Cooke |
| Germany 14.04.2008 | Chancellor Merkel | Damask Linen Tablecloth | Thomas Ferguson & Co. |
| Great Britain 17.05.2011 | HRM Queen Elizabeth 11 | Special Edition Sweeney Guide to the Irish Turf 1501-2001 | De Burca Rare Books |
| Great Britain 05/03/2003 | PM Blair | Music Book & Music CDs | Waterstones & Celtic Notes |
| Greece 23.05.2013 | PM Samuras | Celtic Knot Cufflinks | Declan Killen |
| Hungary 10.01.2005 | Hungarian President | Metalcraft Candlesticks | Promocraft |
| Hungary 24.11.2005 | PM Gyurcsany | Silver Cufflinks | Dublin Design Studio |
| Iceland 12.09.2007 | PM Mr. G. Haarde | Ogham Cufflinks | National Museum |
| India 16.01.2006 | President of India PM India Chief Minister Delhi | Waterford Crystal Candlesticks Waterford Crystal Vase Silver Cufflinks | Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal Dublin Design Studio |
| Italy 10.06.2013 | Prime Minister | Silver Celtic Knot Cufflinks | Declan Killen ltd. |
| Japan 11.01.2009 | PM Aso | Crystal Louise Kennedy Candlesticks | Tipperary Crystal |
| Japan 19.06.2013 | PM Abe | Cufflinks -Salmon of Knowledge | Kilkenny Design |
| Japan 07.05.2005 | Emperor & Empress of Japan | Crystal Oriental Dragon on Ebony Plinth | Waterford Crystal |
| Jordan 01.03.2004 | King of Jordan | Waterford Crystal Bowl | Waterford Crystal |
| Kosovo 22.12.2008 | PM Thaci President Fatmir Srjdiu | Waterford Crystal Vase & Silver Cufflinks Waterford Crystal Vase & Silver Cufflinks /Tie Pin set | Waterford Crystal Dublin Design Studio Waterford Crystal Dublin Design Studio |
| Latvia 06.06.2013 | President Andris Berzins PM Valdis Dombrovskis | Celtic Silver Cufflinks Foxford Woolen Scarf | Declan Killen Ltd. Foxford Woolen Mills |
| Lebanon 26.04.2004 | Prime Minister | Waterford Crystal Candlesticks | Waterford Crystal |
| Lithuania 08.10.2007 | Prime Minister | Waterford Crystal Square Bowl | Waterford Crystal |
| Macedonia 19.11.2009 | President | Waterford Crystal Bowl | Waterford Crystal |
| Madmoud Abbas 22.09.2008 | President | Silver Cufflinks and Tie Pin Set | Dublin Design Studio |
| Malaysia 16.06.2003 | King | Waterford Crystal Vase | Waterford Crystal |
| Malaysia 10.10.2004 | King Prime Minister | Waterford Crystal Bowl Waterford Crystal Candlesticks | Waterford Crystal |
| Mexico 26.05.2004 | President Fox | Encyclopaedia of Ireland in presentation case. | Reeds & Antiquarian Books |
| Monaco 04.04.2011 | Prince Albert | Waterford Crystal Wedding Flutes | Waterford Crystal |
| Newfound-land 16.09.2005 | Hon. Danny Williams Premier | Bronze Hurler on Mahogany Plinth | Genesis Bronze Craft |
| Newfound-land 28.02.2007 | Hon. Danny Williams Premier | Book on Ancient Ireland | Greene’s Bookshop |
| Norway 13.02.04 | Prime Minister | Encyclopaedia of Ireland | Reeds |
| Norway 18.09.2006 | King Harold Queen of Norway | Golden Age of Irish Art Gold Cufflinks Gold Ear Studs | National Museum National Museum National Museum |
| Palestine 12.02.2004 | Prime Minister | Waterford Crystal Vase | Waterford Crystal |
| Papal Visit 20.07.2005 | Pope Benedict | Hand painted Batik of St. Benedict gift boxed | Bernadette Madden |
| Poland 29.01.2004 | H,.E. Mr. Leszek Miller PM | Encyclopaedia of Ireland. | Reeds |
| Poland 26.02.2008 | PM Tusk President Kaczynski | Waterford Crystal Vase Waterford Crystal Vase | Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal |
| Poland 19.02.2007 | President | Silver Picture Frame with Harp | Celtic Frames |
| Romania 19.11.2003 | Prime Minister | Antique Map of Ireland | Antique Prints |
| Russia 29.05.2003 | President Putin | Waterford Crystal Bowl | Waterford Crystal |
| Saudi Arabia 18.02.2008 | HRH Prince Faisal | Waterford Crystal Square Bowl | Waterford Crystal |
| Saudi Arabia 14.01.2007 | King of Saudi Arabia H.H. Prince Abdullah Crown Prince Sultan Prince Abdu Aziz HRH Prince Salmon Bin Abdul | Waterford Crystal Lamp Waterford Crystal John Rocha Vase Waterford Crystal Centrepiece Waterford Crystal Candlesticks Waterford Crystal Bowl | Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal |
| Scotland 13.01.2012 | Scottish First Minister Salmond | History of Ireland Cufflinks | James Murtagh Jewellers |
| Serbia & Montenegro 20.06.2005 | President | Waterford Crystal Candlesticks | Waterford Crystal |
| Slovenia 25.02.2008 | PM Jansa | Turned Wood Rimmed Bowl | Kilkenny Design |
| Singapore 12.10.2004 | President Prime Minister | Waterford Crystal Centrepiece Waterford Crystal Vase | Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal |
| Slovakia 26.03.2007 | President Gasparovic | Silver Picture Frame with Harp | Celtic Frames |
| Slovakia 13.11.2006 | Prime Minister | Dublin of Celebration Book | Pat Liddy |
| South Africa 09.04.2008 | Deputy President | Linen Table Runner Napkin & Tray Cloths Set | Thomas Ferguson & Co. Ltd |
| South Africa 14.01.2008 | Deputy President Vice President President | Waterford Crystal Centrepiece Waterford Crystal Centrepiece Waterford Crystal Candlesticks | Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal |
| Sweden 22.01.2004 | PM Goran Persson | Silver Paper Knife | Celtic Frames |
| Switzer-land 18.10.2003 | Confederation President Pascal Couchpin | Waterford Crystal Candlesticks | Waterford Crystal |
| Switzer-land 16.02.2004 | President Joseph Deiss | Encyclopaedia of Ireland. | Reeds |
| Tanzania 14.01.2008 | Prime Minister President | Linen Damask Tablecloth Newbridge Cutlery | Thomas Ferguson & Co. Ltd. Newbridge Silverware |
| Tanzania 25.02.2009 | Prime Minister | Waterford Crystal Bowl | Waterford Crystal |
| Thailand 06.10.2004 | PM Thaksin Shinawtra | Waterford Crystal Vase | Waterford Crystal |
| Turkey 17.07.2003 | Prime Minister President | Waterford Crystal Candlesticks Waterford Crystal Vase | Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal |
| United Arab Emirates 16.01.2007 | HH Sheikh Khalifa, President UAE & Ruler of Abu Dhabi HH Sheikh Mohammed Prime Minister UAE | Waterford John Rocha Vase Waterford Crystal Candlesticks | Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal |
| United Nations 31.05.2006 | General Secretary U.N. Kofi Annan | Silver King Sitric Cufflinks | Dublin Design Studio |
| U.S.A. 24.05.2005 | Former President, Mr. Bill Clinton | Special Midleton Rare Whiskey | Mitchell & Son |
| U.S.A St. Patrick’s Day Visit 2003 | President Bush | Shamrock Bowl | Dublin Crystal |
| U.S.A St. Patrick’s Day Visit 2004 | President Bush | Shamrock Bowl | BJ Fitzpatrick |
| U.S.A. St. Patrick’s Day Visit 2005 | President Bush Former President, Mr. Bill Clinton | Shamrock Bowl Silver King Citric Cufflinks | Louise Kennedy / Tipperary Crystal Dublin Design Studio |
| U.S.A St. Patrick’s Day Visit 2006 | President Bush | Shamrock Bowl | Waterford Crystal |
| U.S.A St. Patrick’s Day Visit 2007 | President Bush | Shamrock Bowl | Waterford Crystal |
| U.S.A. St. Patrick’s Day Visit 2008 | President Bush Retirement gift for President Bush | Shamrock Bowl Bog Oak | BJ Fitzpatrick Celtic Roots |
| U.S.A St. Patrick’s Day Visit 2009 | President Obama | Shamrock Bowl [Ormonde Footed Bowl] | BJ Fitzpatrick |
| U.S.A St. Patrick’s Day Visit 2010 | President Obama President Obama | Shamrock Bowl Set of 2 (rare Yeats Plays and Poetry | Dublin Crystal De Burca Rare Books |
| U.S.A St. Patrick’s Day Visit 2011 | President Obama President Obama Vice President Joe Biden | Shamrock Bowl Historical Framed Photo of John F. Kennedy Hand Crafted inscribed Hurley set | Fred Curtis Studio Michael Quinn Philip Archibold |
| U.S.A. 23.05.2011 | President Obama | History of Ireland Cufflinks | James Murtagh Jewellers |
| U.S.A St. Patrick’s Day Visit 2012 | President Obama Vice President Joe Biden | Shamrock Bowl Bronze Maquette of James Hoban Irish Coin Cufflinks | Waterford Crystal Paul Ferriter Birthday Cufflinks |
| U.S.A St. Patrick’s Day Visit 2013 | President Obama Vice President Biden | Shamrock Bowl Crystal Picture Frame | Sean Egan Art Glass Kilkenny Design |
| Vietnam 06.10.2004 | PM Pham Van Khi | Waterford Crystal Vase | Waterford Crystal |
| Vietnam 10.03.2008 | President Dung | Waterford Crystal Square Bowl | Waterford Crystal |
| Vietnam 22.10.2009 | Prime Minister | Book – Great Houses of Ireland | Hodges Figgis |
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