Beef Plan Movement Expresses Disappointment In Meat Industry Ireland's Decision To Pull Out Of Talks

Meat Industry Ireland withdrew from the talks earlier after farmers failed to step back from factory gate blockades.

The body says it won't participate in discussions until the meat processing plant blockades are lifted.

Farmers are blockading the ABP plant in Bandon, Dawn Meat in Charleville and Kepac in Watergrasshill.

Dermot O'Brien, Chairman Beef Plan Movement's South West Committee, says the group has promised to ask protesting farmers to stand down:

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