THE Irish Farmers’ Association yesterday concluded its sit-in protest in the EU’s offices in Dublin, but vowed to continue its defence of the Irish beef sector.

A VISIT by European Union Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht to Brazil and Argentina for talks raises a red flag for Ireland regarding South American beef imports to Europe, it was claimed yesterday.

Communist officials have rallied hundreds in outdoor meetings to publicly declare their support for ailing leader Fidel Castro to reassure Cubans’ worried about their long-ruling leader.