Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
1996. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position he took regarding a paper (details supplied) at the recent Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 16 July 2018; and the reason for his position on the paper. [35342/18]
View answerIreland is still considering many elements of Commission proposals for a Common Agricultural Policy post-2020 and has not taken a position on the paper referred to.
In principle, Ireland has accepted the need for a higher level of environmental ambition, and is examining the proposals for Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions and Statutory Management Requirements to ensure that they are consistent with that objective and workable for farmers.
