Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I apologise for the interruption in proceedings, which was due to a division in the Dáil. We will now proceed to a discussion of the review of foreign affairs policy and external relations that will be undertaken by the Department in the coming months. I call on the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, to make an opening statement.