Seanad debates
Wednesday, 26 November 2003
Address by Mr. Joe McCartin, MEP.
I do not believe there is a need to organise agriculture down to the last detail at European level. The agriculture industry which I tried to defend is not the same today. We can see how it is evolving and how it will involve a different type of policy in the future. However, I would like changes in the whole area of development co-operation. The European Union contributes more than Japan and the United States put together. The European Union and individual member states contribute approximately €25 billion. Ireland contributes approximately 35% of 1% of GDP. The highest figure is contributed by one of Nordic countries. Sweden contributes 0.8% of 1%.
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