Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome our three colleagues from the European Parliament, namely, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Kelleher and, in particular, our former colleague, Ms O'Sullivan. We have discussed many things today. Will our guests give an overview of where they think CAP reform is going? It is probably the most important legislation for the agricultural community. It has gone back from the European Parliament to the Commission. Are the Members happy with where they think the new proposals are going? Some Members voted for the proposals and some against. It is probably the most significant package of measures brought forward for farming for the next decade.

I refer to the just transition and the transition away from gas. That has been debated well today. Looking at Cork, it is a hub for energy, particularly gas.The need for us to have a policy that is more appropriate to the current needs of our society, in particular over the short term, is very important.