Phil Hogan reveals EU Commission’s frustrations in dealing with Greece

EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan has revealed frustrations in dealing with Greece — even as the debt-ridden member state teetered on the edge of debt default, and leaving the eurozone or the EU, this week.

Greece effectively has no administration in agriculture, said Commissioner Hogan, addressing Seanad Eireann.

“When I am trying to give money and support to rural development programmes in Greece, I cannot get satisfaction from the Greek authorities, or even get replies to letters sent since last Christmas,” he revealed.