There has to be “much swifter” action taken against dairy farmers who are breaking the rules, Gerard O’Reilly from the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has said.

“How many chances are we going to give these guys? Out and about the last few days, I see slurry equipment out and about. It’s probably the guy that’s not here today, he probably engages in calf slaughter.