Michael D. Higgins
Ceist:158 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason for the delay in the establishment of the task force on policy regarding emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29269/01]
Written Answers. - Policy on Emigrants.
Following the agreement to include a commitment in the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness to establish a task force on policy regarding emigrants, a series of consultations took place with interested parties in relation to its terms of reference.
The Government recently approved my proposal for the establishment of the task force. The administrative preparations are currently being finalised and I expect that the first meeting of the task force will take place in the coming weeks.