Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for her reply. We would all acknowledge that the proposals, as framed, are unacceptable. While the Minister has expressed to the Commission that these proposals are unacceptable and that she wants steps taken to change them, has she put forward formal proposals in this regard? Has she discussed formal proposals with her fellow colleagues who would form a blocking minority in order that we can get unanimous support across those ten member states for putting forward a case? The Minister might elaborate on that.

Who owns the sugar quota? Legal advice on this matter is being considered for the past 18 months. Surely at this stage the Minister has an answer on this matter.

In regard to the proposed compensation, will the State will hand over such compensation to a company such as Greencore, given that the vast majority of its operations are now based in the UK, or what mechanism will the Minister use to hand over any such compensation that may come down the line from the Commission?

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