Farmers could launch legal action over cuts to Single Farm Payments

Farmers in West Cork and Kerry could launch a legal action over claims they are losing out on Single Farm Payments.

A group of farmers has enlisted the services of a solicitor and is in the process of preparing an application to the High Court over concerns that small farmers are being excessively penalised when it comes to Single Farm Payments.

Farmers involved in the action are likely to first launch a test case.