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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 18 Apr 2002

Vol. 552 No. 2

Written Answers. - Official Engagements.

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Ceist:

12 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the content and outcome of his discussions with the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development on 27 February 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11901/02]

The main purpose of my meeting with Commissioner Fischler on 27 February was to exchange views on the forthcoming mid-term review of Agenda 2000, before the Commission finalises its proposals which are expected in June. Other issues discussed were support for the beef market, eligibility criteria for grant aid for small processing projects, animal welfare issues and disproportionate penalties in the direct payments regime. The meeting provided a most useful opportunity for me to present to the Commissioner the Irish point of view on issues likely to arise in the mid-term review.

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