Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 3 Apr 2003

Vol. 564 No. 3

Written Answers - Common Agricultural Policy.

Willie Penrose

Question:

56 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Irish diplomats in Brussels are coming under pressure from other EU countries on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy due to Ireland's stance on the conflict in Iraq; his views on this development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8843/03]

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh)

There is, and has been, no pressure of the kind referred to by the Deputy.