Brazilian beef protest ends pending talks
Up to 300 farmers staged a lightening protest at QK Meats, a Queally Group company, which it alleged is importing Brazilian beef. A smaller group of farmers occupied an office building seeking discussions with management, as gardaí monitored the situation.
In a statement, the Queally Group said the offices of Dawn Farm Foods, a member company, were unlawfully occupied by Irish Farming Association (IFA) president John Dillon, and other officers and members of the association, causing disruption to the company’s business.