Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy was obviously not paying attention because I did not say that. I said I would continue convergence during the transition period. Since my appointment as Minister, there has not been sufficient time to do that for this year. I will consider the position as it will impact next year. I hope we will be able to agree a national position on the next CAP in advance of that. I have been always consistent and the Deputy should have paid a little more attention. The Deputy's party got it wrong in taking a position and then followed Fianna Fáil. I have been clear that there needs to be consultation and engagement on this CAP. There needs to be full engagement with farmers on anything that impacts on farm family incomes across the country.

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