Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

I concur with the Deputy that a debate would be fruitful, whether in the Chamber or the committee system, as I would welcome an opportunity to hear the views of Members. The Department is establishing a consultative group of stakeholders to advise me on the health check. We also have a specific one on milk quotas. I am sure we could raise the matter with the Whips. Once we have the Commission's proposals, legislation will be proposed in early spring with a view to completing the process at the end of 2008.

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