Commuters in Dublin faced significant traffic disruption on Wednesday morning as a protest by farmers blocked a number of streets in the city centre, prompting tailbacks and diversions. Photograph: Sarah BurnsFarmers have placed tractors on a number of roads including Stephen’s Green East and North, Kildare Street and Dawson Street. Photograph: CollinsThe protesters are mostly beef farmers who have renewed their campaign over the price they are being paid for their animals by beef processors. The farmers are not represented by any of the main farmers unions and the protest was organised by individual farmers. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland earlier, Mr Creed said he wanted to bring the farming organisations to resume talks.

Source: The Irish Times November 27, 2019 07:56 UTC