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Don't Lose My Number

Thursday, 16 January 2020 10:12

They're seeking a direct meeting with the Taoiseach today.

Commuters in Dublin face travel disruption this morning, as a tractor protest by beef farmers continues.

Over 100 demonstrators descended on the capital yesterday, with many sleeping in their tractors overnight.

Farmers are seeking a meeting with the Taoiseach this morning.

Individual Farmers of Ireland spokesperson, James Geoghegan, says if they're unhappy with Leo Varadkar's response, they'll step up their action:

This midlands farmer is among those who slept in their tractors last night:

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