Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

The first paper on the health check is very important to us. The Deputy will be surprised at the difficulties that have arisen in terms of labelling spirit drinks and the implications it could have on our production. A number of new member states were insistent that the word "vodka" could not be used in Ireland, which was traditionally the practice. Although these matters have implications for Ireland, this specific issue has been resolved.

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