Seanad debates
Wednesday, 2 July 2003
Common Agricultural Policy: Statements.
The new Luxembourg deal, as it has been termed, puts an end to the old system of subsidies which encouraged overproduction and distorted world trade. In consequence, European agriculture policy will change fundamentally. In future products will become more competitive and agriculture policy will be greener and become more trade and consumer friendly. That in itself will have made the deal worthwhile.
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