Farming families protest at pensions U-turn

Up to 400 people from farming families have gathered outside the Department of Social and Family Affairs in Dublin, to protest at the removal of pensions from wives of farmers.

The pension for farm women was given last year, but taken away this year.

The IFA has strongly criticised Minister Mary Hanafin for not meeting them.

A dozen people are also camped inside the Department and have said they will stay there until they get a meeting.