Farmers lifted their blockade in Dublin city centre on Wednesday but vowed to escalate their protests if their demands are not met. Farmers listen to speeches on St Stephen’s Green during the second day of a protest by farmers. Photograph by Crispin Rodwell/ The Irish TimesThe protesters, who are mostly beef farmers, are campaigning over the price they are being paid for their animals by beef processors. But Mr Brady said no report or statement was subsequently made and called on Mr Creed to correct the Dáil record. The farmers had placed tractors on a number of roads including Stephen’s Green East and North, Kildare Street and Dawson Street.

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