Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

The Taoiseach is aware that an important round of World Trade Organisation negotiations is due to commence shortly. I understand that the position outlined by the EU Commissioner, Mr. Mandelson, was opposed yesterday by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Agriculture and Food. Will the Taoiseach give Deputies an opportunity to listen to details of Ireland's position on the matter? Will Ireland's position be embraced in a common EU position before the WTO negotiations take place in Hong Kong?

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