Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2004
126 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the Government’s position on the European Commission’s request for consultation prior to the reform of the sugar sector that is expected to take place under the Dutch presidency of the EU. [20260/04]
View answerA communication from the EU Commission to the EU Council of Ministers and the European Parliament on reform of the sugar sector is being finalised. A request for consultation with member states has not been received at this stage. I understand that the communication may be formally presented to the EU Council of Ministers on 19 July and then examined at EU Council working party level. I will indicate my position when definitive proposals are put forward by the Commission.
