The Tanaiste last night assured beef farmers in Carlow that Ireland has serious clout in Europe when it comes to negotiating compensation for them in the event of a “no deal Brexit”.
Simon Coveney was in the Seven Oaks Hotel in Carlow town for a meeting organised by Fine Gael on Brexit.
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Minister Coveney singled out EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan for mention when he told KCLR that the Kilkenny native would ensure Irish farmers were looked after.
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