Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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I will put my remaining questions together. Regarding the shared island civic society fund and the reconciliation fund, we see a reduction in funding, if not a reduction in commitment. Why are we seeing that reduction and what does the future hold in that respect?

With regard to enlargement, we are committed to spending €1 million. Are we targeting that at any specific country or countries whose case we want to see advanced?

Regarding our diplomatic footprint, I am full of admiration for our diplomats, at least the great majority of them, and the work they do throughout the world. They carry the message of modern Ireland - our culture, ingenuity, creativity and entrepreneurship - to the world and they open up opportunities. We have increased our global footprint and more missions have been opened. Will that be a rolling programme? What are we likely to see into the future?