FARMING POLL 2015 - DATA: Anger over online release of payment details

Farmers are incensed that details of their EU direct payments can be published.

Agriculture minister Simon Coveney examines Tesco’s Brussel sprouts with the retailer’s fresh category director, Malachy O’Connor.

The Irish Examiner/ICMSA poll finds almost four out of five farmers believe the decision this year to publicise the details of those receiving the payments is an invasion of privacy.

Details of payments have been publicised since May 31, a move strongly criticised at the time, with some farmers claiming it would be a boon for burglars.