Michael Ring
Ceist:248 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans, if any, he has to impose a moratorium on the planting of genetically engineered crops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4967/98]
Vol. 487 No. 6
248 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans, if any, he has to impose a moratorium on the planting of genetically engineered crops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4967/98]
I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 33, 274, 275 and 276 of 25 November 1997. A draft paper on a national policy position on the deliberate release of genetically modified organisms will be made available as soon as possible.