Kieran Coughlan: Kerry farmers left in limbo to await Revenue’s decision on shares

Kerry farmers are left in limbo as the Revenue’s position on shares given out under the Kerry Co-op’s patronage scheme is teased out across a variety of fronts.

The political pressure is mounting, both within the Dáil but aided by a rallying of farm organisations such as the ICMSA and the IFA.

Farmers are left shell- shocked by the letters particularly given the relatively tight timeframe demanded by Revenue by which farmers must make a voluntary disclosure or risk additional penalties, and potential publication — or even prosecution.