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"Mr President, I have always accepted the need for a review of the common agricultural policy’s sugar regime, but I object to the total destruction of the sugar industry in my country and in other EU Member States. Ireland is facing the prospect of closure of its only processing plant.
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, world sugar consumption in 2004-2005 was 144.8 million tonnes, with production at only 149 million tonnes. We can expect an exponential increase as China, India and many other rapidly developing economies increase their sugar consumption from the present 10 kg per capita per annum to the European average of 35 kg per capital per annum. We must retain production and processing capacity to face these future challenges.
Having lost the vote on the common organisation of the market, I logically supported the other two reports – on direct support schemes and the temporary restructuring of the sugar industry – in order to secure the best possible deal for Irish, EU and ACP growers. Overall, Parliament’s position is an improvement on the proposals from the Commission and the Council, but it does not go far enough."@en1
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