Beef farmers are continuing their blockade of 14 meat factories across the country - as part of the ongoing beef price row.

The IFA says its members are being short changed in comparison to their UK counterparts, saying the price paid for meat here is a euro per kilo or €350 per head lower than the North.

Meat Industry Ireland says the protests are unacceptable and will damage Ireland's reputation.

The ICSA will meet the industry later to discuss their concerns - while roundtable talks are expected on Wednesday.

This is the second round of protests in less than a month, but talks aimed at averting the blockades broke down during the week without reaching an agreement.

IFA President Eddie Downey says his members can't afford to keep going at current rates.