Brendan Smith
Question:49 Mr. B. Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the proposals, if any, she has to expand the Ireland House concept; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22573/97]
Vol. 485 No. 1
49 Mr. B. Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the proposals, if any, she has to expand the Ireland House concept; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22573/97]
The Foreign Earnings Committee, which is chaired by Minister of State, Deputy Tom Kitt, and which includes the chief executives of the promotional agencies and senior officials from relevant Government Departments, is responsible for ensuring the effective co-ordination of Ireland's overseas promotional activities. The committee's remit also includes examining opportunities for the consolidation, whenever possible, of our overseas diplomatic, commercial and consular offices into Ireland Houses to ensure the most effective use of available resources.