The 10 farmers at the centre of the pork contamination crisis are to receive €8m from the taxpayers to compensate them for the loss of their stock.
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The 10 farmers at the centre of the pork contamination crisis are to receive €8m from the taxpayers to compensate them for the loss of their stock.
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