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Farmer Writes: without farmer support, Bord Bia is a dead duck

Farmers who accepted inspections, paperwork and scrutiny from Bord Bia feel let down by the Larry Murrin controversy, writes James Strain this week.

FARMER WRITES 9 February 2026

Farmer Writes: without farmer support, Bord Bia is a dead duck

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Sinn Féin flags with Taoiseach powers it says could remove Murrin

Sinn Féin flags with Taoiseach powers it says could remove Murrin

NEWS 29 January 2026

Taoiseach backs Murrin amid mounting Bord Bia controversy

Taoiseach backs Murrin amid mounting Bord Bia controversy

NEWS 21 January 2026

Mary Lou McDonald writes to Taoiseach seeking Bord Bia chair’s resignation

Mary Lou McDonald writes to Taoiseach seeking Bord Bia chair’s resignation

Mary Lou McDonald writes to Taoiseach seeking Bord Bia chair’s resignation

NEWS 21 January 2026

Minister rubbishes notion of derogation-for-Mercosur horse trade

Minister rubbishes notion of derogation-for-Mercosur horse trade

Minister rubbishes notion of derogation-for-Mercosur horse trade

NEWS 14 January 2026

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Chinese market reopens for Irish beef

Chinese market reopens for Irish beef

Reopening of the market reflects a culmination of intensive political, diplomatic and official engagement since the market was temporarily suspended in September 2024, says Taoiseach.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Ireland to vote against Mercosur deal

Ireland to vote against Mercosur deal

Additional safeguards in Mercosur deal "are not sufficient to satisfy our citizens", says Simon Harris.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Cracks appearing in coalition stance on Mercosur

Cracks appearing in coalition stance on Mercosur

A vote on Mercosur is still set to take place on Friday, with EU ambassadors voting on the deal in Brussels.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Taoiseach raises Irish beef access with Chinese president

Taoiseach raises Irish beef access with Chinese president

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was on a State visit to China from Sunday 4 to Thursday 6 January.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Pointed message in Taoiseach's rounded comments

Pointed message in Taoiseach's rounded comments

Why did Micheál Martin say what he said about Mercosur being negotiated 'in the round' alongside the nitrates derogation and CAP.

DEALER 26 November 2025

IFA calls on Taoiseach to clarify if ‘backroom deal’ was done on Mercosur

IFA calls on Taoiseach to clarify if ‘backroom deal’ was done on Mercosur

The Taoiseach’s comments about the supposed safeguards of Mercosur are 'misguided', according to IFA president Francie Gorman.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Government must vote against ‘ruinous’ Mercosur agreement - Mary Lou McDonald

Government must vote against ‘ruinous’ Mercosur agreement - Mary Lou McDonald

The Mercosur trade agreement would be a disaster for Irish farmers, for consumers and for our environment Mary Lou McDonald told the Taoiseach on Wednesday in the Dáil.

NEWS 26 November 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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