Mr. Phil Hogan:

However, I made the decision. Regarding beef genomics, one is either for or against the climate change and environment measures. If one opts for a climate change measure, one must implement it according to the rules, and that is what the beef genomics scheme is doing. Today, I spoke to the Sinn Féin party leader and spokesperson on agriculture about an all-island approach on food labelling and I asked him to enlist the support of the North-South Ministerial Council. Compensation for the hen harrier is a matter for the Irish authorities.