Seanad debates
Tuesday, 11 November 2003
Direct Payments Decoupling: Statements.
Senator Mansergh made the good point that we have the benefit of consensus Government and this is a classic example of negotiation and consultation and information made available to farmers. The social partners were asked to submit their views, which they did, and based on all of that collective information, we made the right decision. I appreciate that the political system also showed a good deal of consensus in reaching the decision.
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