74 Mr. Cosgrave asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of task forces or special committees set up in his Department since 1997; the date they were established; the terms of reference of each; if they have reported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24484/01]

The Department of Foreign Affairs has established one special committee since 1997, details of which are set out below. While the Department has not established any task forces since 1997, it expects to be able to make an announcement on the establishment of the proposed task force on policy regarding emigrants in the very near future.