Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent)
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Therefore, as far as Dr. Delgado Rosa knows, Ireland did not raise specific objections on this proposal. If he would come back with a further word on that, when he has had a look at it, I would be delighted.

I want to ask about the impact assessment. It has been done at European level but Dr. Delgado Rosa mentioned the Netherlands, which is another example, and there is also Finland, Sweden and Ireland, although, in many ways, they are not typical of much of the land across the EU. The impact assessment looks at the entire EU, which is a crucial aspect because this legislation will impact some member states quite significantly, not just Ireland. It is simply good legislation when everything is informed by a proper impact assessment. I have not read it but I will. My concern is that it is not detailed enough. Is it detailed enough? Does it look at the overall impact, not just on specific member states or specific regions? Is there enough there so that member states can be satisfied that the impact assessment that the Commission has carried out and is standing over is such that they can be satisfied that the overall impact on agriculture and other aspects of this legislation will not be negative?