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Monday, 26 February 2024 07:18

Both Westmeath and Laois council meetings will be subject to IFA protests this morning and this afternoon.

Farmers are set to protests in front of council buildings in the midlands today.

The IFA is organising the protests to coinside with monthly County Council meetings.

Both Laois at 10am this morning and Westmeath at 3pm this afternoon have meetings today.

Some traffic disruption in both Portlaoise and Mullingar is expecting

It's a part of their 'Enough is Enough' campaign, highlighting farmers' objections to costly new schemes and over-regulation.

President of the IFA, Francie Gorman from Ballinakill, says they want to have their voices heard:

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