Irish, French concern over new WTO deal

THE Irish and French agriculture ministers yesterday expressed concern about the implications of a new world trade agreement.

Ministers Mary Coughlan and Dominique Bussereau discussed how best to defend the European community's interests at a meeting in Dublin.

The Irish minister confirmed that along with 11 other EU colleagues, she and Mr Bussereau last week co-signed a submission to Commissioners Marian Fischer Boel and Peter Mandelson setting out joint concerns on a number of issues.