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Sinn Féin loses Dáil motion which sought removal of Larry Murrin from Bord Bia

Deputy Martin Kenny had called on Government backbench TDs to “have the backbone to hold their position in tonight’s vote and stand up for Irish farmers”.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Sinn Féin loses Dáil motion which sought removal of Larry Murrin from Bord Bia

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IFA calls on backbenchers in Government parties to vote to unseat Murrin

IFA calls on backbenchers in Government parties to vote to unseat Murrin

NEWS 11 February 2026

Minister Healy-Rae accuses IFA of hitching itself to Sinn Féin’s wagon

Minister Healy-Rae accuses IFA of hitching itself to Sinn Féin’s wagon

NEWS 5 February 2026

‘Witch hunt’: Minister blames IFA for big chunk of Bord Bia damage

‘Witch hunt’: Minister blames IFA for big chunk of Bord Bia damage

‘Witch hunt’: Minister blames IFA for big chunk of Bord Bia damage

NEWS 29 January 2026

Minister unhappy on Brazilian beef recall lag but unsure who imported it

Minister unhappy on Brazilian beef recall lag but unsure who imported it

Minister unhappy on Brazilian beef recall lag but unsure who imported it

NEWS 21 January 2026

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Sinn Féin calls on Larry Murrin to resign as chair of Bord Bia

Sinn Féin calls on Larry Murrin to resign as chair of Bord Bia

Martin Kenny maintains that it is 'unacceptable' that Larry Murrin seeks high standards of farmers through Bord Bia's quality assurance schemes while his company imports Brazilian beef.

MARKETS 4 December 2025

Over 800 farmers ineligible for forgotten farmers grant

Over 800 farmers ineligible for forgotten farmers grant

Payments began to issue to farmers who were accepted into the forgotten farmers scheme on 11 December.

SCHEMES 4 December 2025

Government needs to pin colours to mast on Mercosur – Sinn Féin

Government needs to pin colours to mast on Mercosur – Sinn Féin

Martin Kenny TD called on the Government to back the French and Italians and form a blocking minority with Poland, Hungary and possibly Austria.

NEWS 4 December 2025

Department ramps up bluetongue testing of cattle and sheep

Department ramps up bluetongue testing of cattle and sheep

The Minister also confirmed that compensation will be available to farmers who have to cull cattle in the event of an outbreak of bluetongue in Ireland.

NEWS 4 December 2025

Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

Recycled ESB poles can be used for straining posts in ACRES - Minister

If on inspection there is some doubt that fencing is a newly installed investment in ACRES, farmers will be asked for supporting receipts, the minister said.

SCHEMES 4 December 2025

Tánaiste stops short of definitive ‘no’ when pushed on Mercosur stance

Tánaiste stops short of definitive ‘no’ when pushed on Mercosur stance

The Tánaiste insists that the Government's Mercosur position has not changed, but his failure to state that Ireland will vote no has been branded as 'extraordinary double-speak' by Sinn Féin.

NEWS 4 December 2025

Sinn Féin presses Minister to green-light bluetongue vaccines

Sinn Féin presses Minister to green-light bluetongue vaccines

The opposition party has called on Minister Martin Heydon to ensure adequate supplies of the yet-to-be-approved vaccines are on hand in case they are needed.

NEWS 4 December 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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