Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 18 July 2013
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Reform of Common Agricultural Policy and Common Fisheries Policy: Discussion with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine
9:55 am
Susan O'Keeffe (Labour)
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Like Deputy Martin Ferris, I would appreciate clarification on the consultation process. People will approach us. I appreciate that the Minister wants to consult in phases, but the early autumn deadline for Pillar 1 is short. If he has a date in mind, it would be easier for us not to misguide people on when the moment will pass.
The Minister stated that the sugar issue would be a purely commercial decision. Is that set in stone? It is strong language. Only private enterprise will be involved.