Marts to stay open if they obey Covid rules

Marts will continue to operate, in line with Government guidelines, as long as they can successfully comply with social distancing rules and the maximum 100 person limit on attendees, said ICOS yesterday, after consultation with the Department of Agriculture.

ICOS livestock and environment executive Ray Doyle said, “We must strictly enforce methods of operating within the safety parameters laid down by the Government, or marts will need to close.