Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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Question 146: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the date on which the export trade council will be established. [8275/11]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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As soon as the transfer of certain trade functions to the new Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been effected, the nature, structure, future role and timelines of the proposed Export Trade Council will be considered as a matter of urgency. The Government is conscious of the need to avoid establishing new groups and bodies unless absolutely necessary, and will therefore consider whether any amendments to the membership and terms of reference are needed to re-align the existing Foreign Trade Council with the objectives of this Government.