Ms Barbara Nolan:

Yes, indeed. My understanding is that approximately 80% or more of the replies received were almost identical. They were cut and paste replies, indicating an organised campaign. Obviously people feel very strongly about this and particularly about the investor state dispute settlement, ISDS, issue.

There is a need for an open and frank discussion about investment protection and the ISDS in the TTIP with EU governments, the European Parliament and civil society before policy recommendations are launched in this area. Recently there has been a huge move forward by the Commission in publishing the negotiating texts and mandates in a number of areas and we will see more of this. We are listening and trying to engage on people's concerns about issues such as transparency and the ISDS. We can move forward in a constructive way.