I am convinced that an objective and fair-minded examination of the outcome of the negotiations will establish that I have been successful in achieving my objectives and in defending the best interests of Irish agriculture. The final outcome contained substantial modifications to the Commission's initial proposals and represented a balanced agreement and a successful outcome to the negotiations from Ireland's point of view. The agreement will reshape the Common Agricultural Policy and secure its future by making it more relevant to modern society and to modern consumer demands. This is the only way forward. We have the opportunity now to exploit the new situation to full advantage. I am sure the details of the agreement are well known at this stage but I will outline them briefly for the House.