A Kerry MEP says he's confident the government will support farmers struggling because of the prolonged wet weather.
It comes as EU lawmakers and agriculture specialists gather alongside Irish farmers for a special conference in Co. Carlow.
They'll be discussing the future of farming and farm incomes.
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Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly, who is from Kilcummin and who's organised the event, believes the government will help those farmers worst hit by the bad weather:
