Protests in Cork over fines for non-farm land use

Only a thin red line now separates many hard- pressed farmers from crippling fines for over- claiming for EU payments on non-farmed land.
Protests in Cork over fines for non-farm land use

In some cases, the fines are retrospective, going back over the last five years.

Farmers are protesting today outside the offices of three West Cork TDs.

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