Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Like Deputy Grealish, I wondered if there are plans to open any further embassies. There is interest from certain countries in having an Irish embassy there.

I acknowledge the recent visit to Kenya when I was with the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, and Mr. Michael Gaffey. It was positive and progressive to see the work of our embassy there under the ambassador, H.E. Vincent O'Neill and the work he is doing to promote Ireland in so many ways. There was an interesting exhibition there about the Irish in Kenya, which was organised by a group of people. It highlighted the contribution that Ireland has made, as well as explaining our international reputation. The exhibition is going to come to Ireland also. That is something that all our embassies could do because Ireland has made such a worldwide contribution.

Programme C concerns creating a fairer and more just world, but perhaps the Minister can explain what is involved in that regard.