Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin has engaged directly with Bord Bia board members about his company Dawn Farm Foods importing beef from Brazil, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said.
Dawn Farm Foods told the Irish Farmers Journal on Monday that, last year, Irish beef made up the majority of its supply and, together with the UK and other EU countries, accounted for 99% of annual supply.
Brazilian beef accounted for the remaining 1% of supply.
The Irish Farmers Journal asked the Minister if he believed that Larry Murrin should remain in his position as chair.
In response, he said: “The selection of Mr Larry Murrin as chairman of Bord Bia (February 2024) was made by the then-Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine [Charlie McConalogue] following a competitive process managed by the state boards service of the Public Appointments Service (PAS).
“The then-minister formally appointed Mr Larry Murrin to the position of chairman of Bord Bia on 16 April 2024. This was for a period of three years.
“Mr Murrin has discharged his duties as chairman of Bord Bia in a satisfactory manner to date.
“The operation of the board of Bord Bia is a matter for the board itself. I am however aware that Mr Murrin has engaged directly with Bord Bia board members on the issues which are being covered in the media,” he said.
Bord Bia has been contacted for comment.
Board meeting
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association has asked Bord Bia to convene an immediate meeting of its board on what the association termed "Dawn Farm Foods' use of Brazilian beef".
Irish Farmers' Association president Francie Gorman said he was concerned about Dawn Farm Foods' sourcing of Brazilian beef and that he has raised it with Bord Bia.
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Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin has engaged directly with Bord Bia board members about his company Dawn Farm Foods importing beef from Brazil, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said.
Dawn Farm Foods told the Irish Farmers Journal on Monday that, last year, Irish beef made up the majority of its supply and, together with the UK and other EU countries, accounted for 99% of annual supply.
Brazilian beef accounted for the remaining 1% of supply.
The Irish Farmers Journal asked the Minister if he believed that Larry Murrin should remain in his position as chair.
In response, he said: “The selection of Mr Larry Murrin as chairman of Bord Bia (February 2024) was made by the then-Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine [Charlie McConalogue] following a competitive process managed by the state boards service of the Public Appointments Service (PAS).
“The then-minister formally appointed Mr Larry Murrin to the position of chairman of Bord Bia on 16 April 2024. This was for a period of three years.
“Mr Murrin has discharged his duties as chairman of Bord Bia in a satisfactory manner to date.
“The operation of the board of Bord Bia is a matter for the board itself. I am however aware that Mr Murrin has engaged directly with Bord Bia board members on the issues which are being covered in the media,” he said.
Bord Bia has been contacted for comment.
Board meeting
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association has asked Bord Bia to convene an immediate meeting of its board on what the association termed "Dawn Farm Foods' use of Brazilian beef".
Irish Farmers' Association president Francie Gorman said he was concerned about Dawn Farm Foods' sourcing of Brazilian beef and that he has raised it with Bord Bia.
Read more
Bord Bia chair in hot water over Brazilian beef imports
Watch: global beef production declining but consumption growing
Mercosur would not prevent EU ban on Brazilian beef on food safety grounds
ICMSA urges Bord Bia to convene board meeting on Brazilian beef imports
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