Irish fruit farm Keelings confirmed last night that it has flown a number of skilled seasonal workers into Ireland to pick crops over the coming weeks. To discuss the company’s stance, Ivan is joined by Peadar Toibin, Aontu TD for Meath West, and Darragh McCullough, Farmer, broadcaster and columnist with the Irish Independent.

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