Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 409: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the State sponsored bodies, quangos and other agencies within the remit of his Department that have the power to issue compulsory purchase orders; the number of CPOs that have been initiated by such agencies for the years 2005 to date in 2008; the purpose of such CPOs; the outcome in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32032/08]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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There are four bodies operating under the aegis of my Department, details of which are set out below. None of these bodies has the power to issue compulsory purchase orders.

The Development Education Advisory Committee was established in 2003 following the recommendations of the Ireland Aid Review Committee. Its purpose is to advise the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister of State for Overseas Development and Irish Aid on policy regarding development education.

The Government Emigrant Services Advisory Committee (previously known as Díon) was set up in 1984 to advise the Government on the welfare of the Irish community in Britain. The Committee's primary role is to advise on the distribution of Government financial support to voluntary agencies providing front line services and community care to Irish people in Britain.

The Advisory Board for Irish Aid was established in August 2002 to provide general oversight and advice to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister of State for Overseas Development on the strategic direction of the Government's programme of assistance to developing countries.

Finally, the Fulbright Commission (The Board of the Ireland-United States Commission for Educational Exchange) finances study, research, teaching and other educational activities between Ireland and the United States of America.