Cattle farmers lose their High Court case

Eight farmers from Galway, Cork and Kerry have lost their High Court case seeking an order compelling the Minister for Agriculture to provide them with movement cards so they can sell their cattle.

Farmers across the country have been unable to sell off their animals because of the ongoing clerical dispute at 25 regional department offices.

IFA President John Dillon says he is disgusted with the decision.

He said: "Farmers are being victimized. There are problems of human and animal health and welfare and the livelihoods of farmers are at stake.

"The Minister is not taking his responsibility seriously and this issue will not go away until the Minster provides the essential service that farmers are entitled to."