'It is quite unacceptable that a member of Dail Eireann and in particular a Cabinet Minister and Taoiseach, should be supported in his personal lifestyle by gifts made to him personally.' (Dail Eireann transcript, September 1997)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker argues that public servants should not rely on personal gifts for their lifestyle.
- In plain terms
- He says leaders should not use personal gifts to support their lifestyle.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders should be financially independent from personal gifts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the line between gift and bribe?
- How should leaders live?
Another view
Cultural norms about gifts vary widely.
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