MEP accuses Government of abandoning young farmers 

 

 

A Midlands North West MEP is accusing the Irish Government is of turning its back on young farmers over proposed cuts to the EU's long-term budget.

 

 

Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly says the Irish EU Presidency's negotiating proposals, which include an eight per cent budget reduction, will short-change farmers and rural communities.

 

He's described the proposals as 'a serious disappointment' for the next generation of farmers.

 

 

 

MEP accuses Government of abandoning young farmers 
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A Midlands North West MEP is accusing the Irish Government is of turning its back on young farmers over proposed cuts to the EU's long-term budget.
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Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly says the Irish EU Presidency's negotiating proposals, which include an eight per cent budget reduction, will short-change farmers and rural communities.
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He's described the proposals as 'a serious disappointment' for the next generation of farmers.
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