Farmers lash out at rural neglect

Fine Gael and Labour have drawn the wrath of the country’s farmers, just two weeks out from the general election, who believe the coalition parties abandoned rural Ireland.

In a strong intervention into the campaign, John Comer, president of farm lobby group ICMSA, lashed out at the government parties at the neglect of farmers and rural Ireland.

“This is a republic and people living in Roscommon, Kerry or any other county are citizens in the same way as those living in Mount Merrion or Ranelagh — and with the same rights,” Mr Comer said.