'There's been less interest from Irish people in this work' - Keelings respond to criticism after flying in 189 workers

Keelings advertised jobs locally over 2 weeks ago and had just 27 applications. (PA)

Ciaran Moran

Since the late 1990s there has been a significant fall-off in interest among Irish people Irish fruit and vegetable season from April to October, Keelings have said.