It seems no preferential treatment was given to Kerry TDs Danny and Michael Healy-Rae at a recent Beef Plan Movement meeting in Castleisland mart.

The men were charged the required €10 entry at the door, with Danny apparently having to fork out €50 for himself and his acolytes.

The Healy-Raes weren’t alone, however, as I’m reliably informed that 361 farmers registered and paid €10 each on the night.

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