Seanad debates
Tuesday, 27 May 2003
Sustaining Progress: Statements.
Senator O'Meara referred to the fact that I did not mention the community pillar. I understand it is quite happy and has bought into the process. I am sure it will watch its implementation closely. Likewise, while the negotiations with the farming pillar continued longer, in terms of the major decisions which will be taken nationally, at European level and even globally in terms of the World Trade Organisation, the consensus was that it was better to be in and on the same negotiating team. There are substantial commitments in the agreement to support agriculture in the difficult times ahead.
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