We’re threatened by 10% CAP plan

IRELAND is one of seven countries facing reduced EU farm aid if six powerful member states get their way in troubled budget negotiations.

But 15 states would benefit, if Britain and the Netherlands win support for their call on member states to pay for some of the Common Agricultural Policy.

IFA President John Dillon warned in January that the EU Budget for 2007 to 2013 was one of several EU issues which would pose a threat to Irish farmers this year.