Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance, namely, the latest attempt by Commissioner Mandelson to sacrifice Irish and European agriculture in an attempt to reach WTO agreement. The Commissioner admitted he is prepared to show further flexibility in negotiations, which means he will seek advantage for exports of industrial goods while opening up the floodgates for food imports that are not compliant with EU standards into the EU and Ireland.

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