52 Mr. Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the differences of principle, if any, apparent in the Irish Government's attitude to the East Timor and Tibet situations. [18311/95]

54 Mr. Hilliard asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent efforts in relation to the situation in East Timor. [18323/95]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 52 and 54 together.