Fergus O'Dowd
Ceist:135 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the details of the Fischler proposals will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4860/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 February 2004
135 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the details of the Fischler proposals will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4860/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is assumed that the Deputy is referring to discussions on the EU Commission detailed rules regulation for implementing the single payment scheme. The position is that discussions on the detailed rules regulation are ongoing through a series of working groups. The Commission hopes to have agreement on the detailed rules by early April 2004.