Common Agricultural Policy.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2007

Thursday, 8 March 2007

Ceisteanna (14)

Paul Connaughton

Ceist:

14 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on EU plans to increase the rate of modulation to 15%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8959/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

There are no proposals at present to increase the rate of modulation to 15%. Commissioner Fischer Boel has signalled the possibility that an increase in the current rate of modulation may be proposed in the context of the forthcoming "Health Check" of the Common Agricultural Policy. I am not aware that a decision has been taken in this regard. The Commission's proposals are not expected to be brought forward until well into 2008.