Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I do not want to give the impression every country wants supply controls post-quota because they do not. The UK does not. The countries seeking more supply control post-quota in the instance of price volatility are essentially speaking about Commission intervention in a way which would limit the growth potential of countries seeking to expand. This is something we cannot support. The UK is against the butter fat correction but it is not in favour of more supply controls post-quota, whereas Spain and France are. Different countries are in different positions. The Deputy is right that there is a strong block which is not overly keen on quota abolition, and it will seek significant market intervention tools for the Commission, which I do not believe is in Ireland's interest.