Minister accused of wrong focus in trade talks

The Irish Farmers Association is accusing Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith of side-tracking the most important issues at world trade talks in Geneva this week.

Minister accused of wrong focus in trade talks

The Irish Farmers Association is accusing Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith of side-tracking the most important issues at world trade talks in Geneva this week.

Mr Smith has pledged to prioritise the protection of €2bn worth of EU subsidies to Irish farmers each year.

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