Farmers have taken to the streets of Dublin to call for action from the European Commission on farm incomes.
The Irish FarmersÂ’ Association says farmers in the grain, dairy and pig sectors are facing a crisis due to political interference in markets and price volatility.
The IFA wants European Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan to implement new measures to make farm families viable.
These protesters spoke to our reporter Juliette Gash:
IFA President Eddie Downey says the Commission needs to step in;