Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)

I wish to be associated with the words of congratulation to the Tánaiste. She leaves the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the agricultural community at a time of concern due to the Mandelson proposals in respect of the World Trade Organisation talks. When she met Commissioner Mandelson in her previous capacity recently, did she convey the Government's willingness to invoke the veto to defend a vital national interest?

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