Seanad debates

Wednesday, 2 July 2003

Common Agricultural Policy: Statements.

 

Senator Callanan spoke about decoupling. I agree with his comments. It was evident when the Fischler proposals were produced that the IFA thought there should not be decoupling. It then discovered that an increasing number of its members and commercial farmers were prepared to accept decoupling provided their incomes were guaranteed. Suddenly there was a slight change of emphasis. The farming organisations have a responsibility to keep in touch with their members.

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