Jerry Cowley
Question:230 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that moves are afoot to try and negotiate down disadvantaged status to just one criterion, namely soil quality; her views on whether this has to be vigorously resisted and is very serious (details supplied); the steps she is taking to resist any interference with disadvantage status; the other steps she is taking to ensure the survival of farming in Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4123/05]
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