Traffic delays expected as farmers stage tractor protest in Cork

Source: Irish Examiner
Author: David Kent

The Cork branch of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) will hold a protest at the Cork County Council meeting at 9.30am at the council offices, Carrigrohane Road, Co Cork.

Their journey began at 7.15am as a number of groups assembled at Little Island and Cork Airport.

Between 60 and 80 tractors are expected to take part in this morning's protest.

Cork Airport has advised drivers they should allow extra time for their journeys to the airport this morning.

Farmers say they are targeting the airport in a bid to highlight their 'frustrations in what they feel are unfair measurements around agricultural emissions'

At the meeting with councillors, they plan to raise their concerns around regulations, farm costs, and the future of rural life.

IFA president Francie Gorman said that the current phase of the IFA's 'enough is enough' campaign will continue, with farmers targeting county council meetings around the country.