Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I am at one with the Taoiseach on this matter. I have been expressing this point of view clearly and cogently for the past number of months. However, the Government should now intercede with the farming organisations which clearly by advertisement link the Lisbon treaty to the WTO. I have made my view clear that they are separate matters but they are being linked and many of those involved in the agri-sector may well take that to heart. I suggest the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food should liaise directly in order to clarify the situation because it is so important for the future of everybody that we be part of a stronger Europe and then be in a stronger position to deal with the consequences of WTO whenever it is concluded.

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