Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 34: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the contents of the latest FVO report on the failure of Brazil to meet EU standards and safety controls; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30093/07]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I have already publicly welcomed the publication of the latest FVO report by the EU Commission. The report should be very helpful in the overall process of ensuring equivalence. As I indicated at the time of the publication of the report my Department has requested the EU authorities to arrange for a discussion of this report at the EU Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health.

A further mission to Brazil is being arranged for this month by the EU Food and Veterinary Office. It is vital that the FVO report on their findings at the earliest possible date and that the EU Commission will take whatever action is necessary to protect the interests of EU consumers and producers.