Farmers are congregating in their tractors on the Monaghan and Cavan bypasses this evening.

The protests in this region form part of a nationwide series of similar staged events.

Their sideline business is proving to be a hit with farmers around the world.

Deputy Smith asked the Taoiseach directly to pay 85% of the money due to farmers now.

The local senator added that he knows that these payments will make a real difference for sheep farmers.

The new quad-bike law is one of the first of its kind in Europe.

The HSA confirmed to Northern Sound they have launched an investigation into the incident.