Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

I am referring not to the 2005 offer but to the 2003 reform of the CAP. This represents the limit of the Commission's negotiating position as approved by the Council of Ministers.

I assure the House that I will continue to vigorously pursue Ireland's interests in these negotiations. I will seek to influence in every way possible the discussions within the EU and WTO negotiating forums with a view to maximising the benefits of a WTO agreement for the EU and Ireland. I firmly believe that now is not the time for divisiveness in the House.

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