Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for her response. From that and the Minister's comments on 9 February at the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food, it appears she is teeing us up for a fall-back in regard to the Brosnan proposals. Is that the case? In her response, the Minister focused on the discussion and negotiation. Is she prepared to defend the scientific basis that has been put forward in the Brosnan proposals and make the case on the scientific evidence rather than entering into negotiations with the Commission and climbing down from the Government's position in regard to the Brosnan proposals?

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