Susan O'Keeffe (Labour)
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I would like to congratulate Mr. Moran and his officials for their hard work, enormous effort and perseverance with this matter, not just over the past six months but well before that.

I wish to seek a couple of clarifications. Mr. Moran mentioned the team that has gone out to China, but I would like to hear more about what they are hoping to achieve there. It sounds as if negotiations with India are more bogged down for all kinds of local reasons.

Will the officials update us on the position concerning exports to Vietnam and Thailand? Will they expand on the ad hocgroup on forest financing?

I know the Department has been heavily involved in CAP reform and trade agreement negotiations? What progress has been made at European level on the horsemeat scandal, as well as food safety and standards in general? While it would not be part of the CAP negotiations, were there observations or conversations about the scandal, given that it involved almost every member state? Were any agreements or promises made in this regard to prevent it happening again in the future?