Michelle Mulherin (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Many sectors were looking for additional funds from the budget so while it may not have answered the farmers' prayers, there was recognition of the very difficult place in which suckler farmers find themselves and this was acknowledged by the IFA president. Would Mr. Woods not accept this? The meeting the IFA pulled out of was in advance of the budget meeting. Where does the IFA now stand on engaging in these issues?