We need to examine importance of GM food

JOSEF FINKE’S misleading letter on genetically modified (GM) food gives the false impression that “keeping Ireland a GM-free country” was something protected by the Green party (Feb 17).

However, the Greens in Government never prevented the importation of GM food or feed into Ireland.

In fact, in a complete U-turn on their election promises in 2007 the Green Party stated a “GM-free policy” is “not about banning imported GM feed”. Moreover, Ireland became a GM country in the last millennium when GM crop trials were allowed at several sites.