Sheep farmers prepare for price protests

LIGHTNING-STRIKE protests at individual meat plants were a step closer yesterday after more than 250 angry sheep farmers’ pledged at a meeting in Carlow to continue their fight for higher lamb prices.

IFA leaders are to meet with factory representatives in Dublin today.

Meat Industry Ireland, spokesman Cormac Healy said it is essential that discussions are based on fact and that everyone involved in the lamb sector has a clear understanding of what is happening. Misinformation only fuels mistrust, he said.