Mark Daly (Fianna Fail)

I call for a discussion on Fairtrade. As we are in the middle of Fairtrade fortnight, it is important we discuss the part trade can play in the developing world. We, in the developed world, give over €100 billion each year to the Third World but it is estimated that we cost it three times that in our trade policies. The programme for Government seeks that all Departments secure and procure Fairtrade products where possible. This week we hope to become one of the first Fairtrade Parliaments in the world. If the Leader could find time during Fairtrade fortnight to discuss Fairtrade, I would be grateful.