I propose to take Questions Nos 27 and 36 together. In the recent negotiations on the reform of the EC milk policy, I strongly emphasised the special position of the milk sector in Ireland and I opposed the adoption of the final compromise package. However, I did not consider that recourse to the provisions of the Luxembourg compromise was justified because the final outcome contains a recognition of our special position through extra guarantees for Ireland in relation to intervention for butter and because the reductions in quota will be achieved with the benefit of generous compensation. Furthermore, failure to tackle the imbalance in the milk sector would have meant even more serious consequences for our milk industry.