Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

I second the proposal for a debate on the EU plans for the sugar industry. I know decisions are not to be taken until November but this is a critical matter for this country. Brazil currently has 29% of world markets. The ACP countries, about which much concern has been expressed in this House in the past, are totally opposed to what is being proposed by the EU Commission. There is an important issue to debate and we have the right to have our own needs met here. Does anyone think the United States of America would allow one of its agriculture sectors and interests to be closed down just because the WTO suggested it?