He said that after rearing the animals attacks like this are wholly unfair on the farmer.

Deputy Carthy says that someone in Government needs to start standing up for these farmers.

It is believed they will not be a strong enough body to deal with issues as they will only have limited power.

IFA Poultry Chair, Andy Boylan, says the cost increases are at a "rate not seen in half a generation".

Farmers say they are at the point where they can't afford to produce Bord Bia Quality Approved chicken,eggs, and pig meat.

Clifford Kelly told the meeting that "Eirgrid is going into people's land without permission".

The aim is reduce emissions by 4.8pc a year up to 2025.

A new Rural Recreation Officers has also been appointed in Co Cavan.