Farmers are angry at government for failing to “stand-up” to EU demands over slurry emissions
Tanaiste Micheal Martin and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue have agreed to meet a delegation from the Irish Farmers’ Association as the organisation stages a large protest outside the annual Fianna Fail think-in.
Others held banners and flags during the IFA demonstration over a range of issues including frustration in relation to the EU cut in Ireland’s nitrates derogation limit and the plan to delay payments to farmers in 2023. McConalogue and Martin were heckled by farmers as they attempted to engage with IFA representatives outside the hotel.
Cullinan called on Mr Conalogue to get European Commission officials to visit Irish farms and consider the IFA’s proposals for the sector.
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