179 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will give details of the information in a consultant's report carried out into Ireland Aid; if the consultants have criticised the manner in which Ireland Aid is managed with particular reference to the need for more permanent staff in the section; when the consultant's report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9099/02]

It is assumed that this question refers to the Deloitte & Touche report on Ireland Aid procurement practices, which was mentioned in a recent article in The Sunday Business Post.