In 2012 the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Management Advisory Committee established the sub-committee on Gender Equality to develop a gender equality strategy for the Department.
The Audit Committee advises the Secretary General on the internal audit policies and strategies for the management of risk appropriate to the functioning of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and by so doing supports him in the discharge of his responsibilities as Accounting Officer of the Department.
20 Year Strategy for Irish Language - Progress Report
In 2014 an independent evaluation of Irish Aid’s engagement in Timor Leste was commissioned.
This independent evaluation found that the choices made by Irish Aid were relevant and justifiable.
Briefing note on Ireland’s vote at the UN Human Rights Council
Details on how the public can make their submissions to Ireland's second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
Brief for Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charles Flanagan, July 2014
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is undertaking a comprehensive review of our Diaspora policy to examine all elements of our engagement with the Irish abroad. The review will examine how the Diaspora can continue to feel connected and actively engaged in the development of Ireland.
Annual Report 2012 - Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Assessment of Internal Control and Risk Management Systems in Key partner Countries
Final Report by Evaluation and audit unit to Secretary General on misappropriation of funds in The Office of The Prime Minister, Uganda
Review of the Government Trade, Tourism and Investment Strategy 2010-2015
Economic and Promotional Work of the Embassy Network 2013
The Department's Value-for-Money and Policy Review (VFMPR) examined the work of Ireland’s bilateral diplomatic network in the other 26 EU member states over the years 2008-2011.