I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 to 269, inclusive, and 279 together.
I have not yet received a copy of the report, which was recently completed by a governance committee within the Irish Red Cross Society. As previously stated, the contents of the governance report will be the subject of interdepartmental and interagency consultations on the reform process. The Department of Foreign Affairs, which engages on an ongoing basis with the various components of the International Red Cross Movement, and with the Irish Red Cross Society, in relation to its overseas aid work, will be invited to participate in these discussions.
I am not aware that the reputation, credibility or the role of the Society as an auxiliary to Government have been adversely affected by recent media articles. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has been and is supportive of the review process which was undertaken by the Irish Red Cross Society.