It said its members have had to lay off staff and have suffered significant losses as a result of the pickets outside meat factories. The organisation, which represents meat processors, said customers of Irish suppliers are being forced to source alternative fresh beef from other countries as a result of the blockages in production.
The farmers involved say they want a better price for the cattle they are delivering to the factories for slaughter. SIPTU Organiser Jason Palmer has said several hundred of its members who are factory workers have been affected by the ongoing beef protests. He said they have no issue with the farmers who are protesting and support them but are calling on Meat Industry Ireland to look after the people affected.
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