76 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress to date in the work of the task force on policy regarding emigrants; when he expects to receive the report of the task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10272/02]

The task force on policy regarding emigrants established in December 2001, has been asked to recommend a coherent long-term policy approach to meeting the needs of emigrants, focusing especially on the needs of the young and vulnerable in the three areas of pre-departure services, services for emigrants overseas and services to returning emigrants.