asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to a report of a speech made by the Minister for Agriculture at a Berlin Green Week function in January 1985 in which he criticised the activity of Irish diplomatic representatives abroad; whether he agrees with the views expressed by the Minister for Agriculture and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Irish Diplomatic Missions' Trade Role.
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I have seen the report to which the Deputy refers. I am satisfied that Irish missions abroad are doing very valuable work in promoting Irish exports and other foreign earnings. Further, my Department keeps under continuing examination how the role of our missions in this area can be usefully expanded and enhanced.
Question No. 13 postponed.