asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs in respect of the State agencies directly under his aegis, the action which they have taken to establish a five-year development plan to develop overseas services on a consultancy basis relating to the skills and experience of the State agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter indicating (a) the number of contracts, if any, which have been obtained and (b) the approximate value of the work which has been obtained.
Written Answers. - State Agencies Overseas Services.
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There are three agencies under the aegis of my Department namely: the Agency for Personal Service Overseas; the Advisory Council of Development Co-operation; and the Refugee Resettlement Committee. As none of these bodies is a commercial organisation the question is not applicable.