The Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan has admitted that Brexit is having an impact on the CAP budget.
Mr. Hogan is moving to reassure Irish farmers amid concerns over the future of CAP funding with a proposed 30bn cut in direct support payments after 2020.
The Irish Farmers Association has previously described the move as a major threat to the sector and insists farmers are already struggling on low incomes.
Phil Hogan says the negotiations are still at an early stage - but admits Brexit is already having an impact:
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The Save Leitrim campaign says vast plantations across the counties are having knock-effects for the local economy.
The group is holding a public meeting on the issue in the Lough Allen Hotel in Drumshanbo tonight at half past eight.
Pat Munday from the Save Leitrim campaign says it's not just about the plantations but the knock-on effects is having for the community in the county
