Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

Deputy Mansergh spoke of the deep distrust of Commissioner Mandelson and stated that no doubt he would be happy to sabotage the CAP. Today, thousands of farmers are marching through the streets of Dublin. They are not convinced that the Government is doing all it can to prevent this deal going ahead. The Minister, Deputy Coughlan, told us she will not accept an agreement which jeopardises Irish interests, but she has not told us she will use the veto if it is needed.

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