Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

Prior to inspections this year. Second, a copy of the inspection report was made available during the inspections in 2006 and, in any case, the farming organisations have had a copy of the checklist for a considerable period as I made it available to them prior to negotiations. Third, Dr. Noel Cawley has been appointed by me to oversee a number of the issues on cross-compliance, most particularly the farmers' charter. It is my intention to take his advice on board.

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