13 May 2019
By Bryan Smyth
bryan@TheCork.ie
ICSA are hosting an open farmer meeting featuring candidates in the upcoming European elections from the Ireland South constituency on Tuesday next, 14 May. The hustings will take place in the Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Co Cork and will commence at 8pm.
ICSA Vice President for Munster Dermot Kelleher said, “The European Parliament plays an ever-increasing role in making the key decisions affecting farming. On Tuesday night you will have the opportunity to grill your MEP candidates on the farming and rural issues that matter most. The candidates are eager to hear your concerns, so I would encourage everyone to come along and hear what they have to say before casting your vote.”
Candidates confirmed for the hustings include:
Liadh Ní Riada MEP, Billy Kelleher, Sheila Nunan, Grace O’Sullivan, Liam Minehan, Breda Gardner, Diarmaid O’Flynn and Walter Ryan Purcell.
All are welcome to attend.