Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We are undertaking a review because it is important to avail of all opportunities and we are emphasising our trade mandate. Over the past couple of years we managed in very challenging financial circumstances to open 14 new missions abroad. I expect that over the next couple of years we may be in a position to increase our complement. The review is considering Europe and further.

Deputy O’Sullivan will be pleased to hear that we are considering particularly Latin America where there is opportunity for us, and South-East Asia, which has been particularly important for our trade policy.