James Bannon (Fine Gael)

Last week ten countries voted in favour of GM corn going on sale. This corn is being forced into our food chain despite warnings that it harmed rats during trials. This is a matter of concern to us all. The results of the trials have alarmed the French commission on genetic engineering, German Government advisers and the British. I am concerned by the fact that the results of the trials are being kept secret by the EU food watchdog. It is important that we have a debate on the issue as soon as possible because the issue of GM foods and the manner in which it is handled in the European Union, America and other countries should be of concern to us all.