8. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that oversees agriculture will next meet. [5989/26]

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The Government's credibility and its relationship with farmers have been damaged significantly. In regard to its efforts on the Mercosur agreement, it only really opposed it when it was clear the deal would be passed. The Government failed to lobby any MEPs or member states-----

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These are the facts. I appreciate that, as a backbencher, Deputy Cleere must be frustrated-----

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-----with the direction of Government but the facts are the facts. In relation to Bord Bia, the Taoiseach's attitude can only be described as smug, lacking understanding and showing an unwillingness to engage with farmers. There is a significant impasse at the moment and the Government's attitude is one of "Hands off, there is nothing to see here" when the reality is that farmers are hurting because Bord Bia pushed them for standards and, meanwhile, its chair is importing beef. How many tonnes of Brazilian beef are coming into this country on an annual basis? How many tonnes of poultry are coming into this country?

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Listen to your backbenchers.

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There is not an increase in CAP. CAP is reducing.

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The next CAP has a 20% reduction.

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The Taoiseach is not listening to them.

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They said it here a few weeks ago.

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40. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children and education will next meet. [10089/26]

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