'Auction by appointment’ for marts because of  Covid-19 restrictions

Those attending the mart will have their time and mobile number recorded

ICOS has issued new measures for marts in light of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions which kick in at midnight on Wednesday.  File Photo.  

Guidance has been issued by Irish Co-Operative Organisation Society (ICOS) for marts when the Level 5 restrictions kick in to force from midnight on Wednesday.

The recommendations have been issued to mart managers and customers which follows negotiations held jointly between ICOS, Associated Livestock Marts and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.