Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the clear democratic view among farmers and consumers in general that Ireland should develop food production on a GM free basis, most recently expressed by the unanimous decision of Meath County Council yesterday to declare the county a GM free zone; the need for Government to take on board this mandate and inform the Environmental Protection Agency of the mandate given to Fianna Fáil, in particular, which sought support in 1997 with a manifesto promising no GM food production; and the need for the Government to clarify the standing of its commitment on this critical issue for Ireland and Irish farming.

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