Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

In conclusion, there is a huge amount that could be said. I did not get around to talking about the Africa strategy and the work that is being done in that respect.

The work that has been carried out on the international front on international trade and investment has been tremendous and I compliment the Department and all the officials who have been involved in it, and all the staff in the embassies abroad who have turned our embassies into engine rooms of trade and economic activity, as well as the other diplomatic work they do. I compliment the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade and its Chairman and members on the excellent work they have done in producing this report.

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