Coveney condemns IFA protest, two injured

The Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has strongly condemned the "aggressive nature" of the IFA protest which took place at his Department's offices in Johnstown Castle in Wexford earlier today.

Coveney condemns IFA protest, two injured
Mon, 10 Oct, 2011 - 21:05

The Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has strongly condemned the "aggressive nature" of the IFA protest which took place at his Department's offices in Johnstown Castle in Wexford earlier today.

More than 300 demonstrators stormed the building - in protest against delayed payments.

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