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

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

Five key takeaways from Larry Murrin’s Oireachtas committee appearance

Five key takeaways from Larry Murrin’s Oireachtas committee appearance

NEWS 5 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

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

NEWS 5 February 2026

NIEA planner wants ‘root and branch change’

NIEA planner wants ‘root and branch change’

NIEA planner wants ‘root and branch change’

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

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

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

The IFA is now in Minister Heydon's crosshairs as he accused the association's leadership, rather than Larry Murrin, of inflicting damage to Bord Bia.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Sinn Féin flags with Taoiseach powers it says could remove Murrin

Sinn Féin flags with Taoiseach powers it says could remove Murrin

Sinn Féin sought to up the ante on Government to depose Larry Murrin from his position as Bord Bia's chair on Wednesday.

NEWS 21 January 2026

McDonald reiterates call for Murrin to resign

McDonald reiterates call for Murrin to resign

Farmers deserve certainty that the bodies speaking on their behalf do so without compromise or conflicting interests, Mary Lou McDonald has said.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Larry Murrin has 'my full confidence' as Bord Bia chair – Minister Heydon

Larry Murrin has 'my full confidence' as Bord Bia chair – Minister Heydon

It would be irresponsible to just follow emotion in relation to the media reports this week regarding the chair of Bord Bia when it is accepted by all that no rules were broken by him, says Minister.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Bord Bia crisis hits Dáil floor

Bord Bia crisis hits Dáil floor

Bord Bia said it “has no remit in relation to imported food and does not comment on individual businesses”.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Taoiseach backs Murrin amid mounting Bord Bia controversy

Taoiseach backs Murrin amid mounting Bord Bia controversy

Micheál Martin warned Mary Lou McDonald not to "go after people wrongly and without proper perspective", after she sought Larry Murrin’s resignation as Bord Bia chair.

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

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said Larry Murrin cannot continue as Bord Bia chair given that his company Dawn Farm Foods imports beef from Brazil.

NEWS 21 January 2026

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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