Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Is the Taoiseach aware of the growing concern among the public, given that the Government has recently presided over the extension of genetically modified crop development in this jurisdiction, something which the majority of the people would oppose?

Last week, the EU's Agriculture Ministers discussed the GM issue. Will this matter be included on the agenda of the upcoming European Council meeting in June? It is clearly an issue of great import to the people of this island. Will the Government revise its own policy and proactively seek to encourage a GM-free——

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