Anthony O'Toole

Opinion: Government standing by their man, while the IFA stands by its demand

Larry Murrin must go, say the IFA. It properly reflects the mood of farmers around the country, but the Government seem determined to deny the IFA on this occasion, unless a "smoking gun" emerges.

OPINION 14 February 2026

Opinion: Government standing by their man, while the IFA stands by its demand

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Weather woes continue in the south and east

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Two county councils call for Larry Murrin to leave Bord Bia

Two county councils call for Larry Murrin to leave Bord Bia

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Farmers bring Bord Bia protest to Minister's office

Farmers bring Bord Bia protest to Minister's office

Farmers bring Bord Bia protest to Minister's office

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Land shortages meet a shortage of young farmers

Land shortages meet a shortage of young farmers

Land shortages meet a shortage of young farmers

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Bord Bia impasse must be resolved - Drennan

Bord Bia impasse must be resolved - Drennan

The ICMSA president believes that all sides need to come together to overcome the current impasse over Larry Murrin's chairmanship of Bord Bia.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Murrin going is not enough - Beef Plan

Murrin going is not enough - Beef Plan

The Beef Plan Movement's Eamon Corley says that more farmer involvement at board level is vital to restore confidence in Bord Bia.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Bord Bia leads Irish delegation at Gulfood

Bord Bia leads Irish delegation at Gulfood

While the battle over Larry Murrin's position as chair of Bord Bia continued at home, Jim O'Toole was in Dubai at Gulfood.

DEALER 14 January 2026

Opinion: farmer faith is crucial to Bord Bia

Opinion: farmer faith is crucial to Bord Bia

There's a lot going on in the world, so maybe the revelation that the chair of Bord Bia is CEO of a company that uses a little Brazilian beef shouldn't matter. But it does to farmers.

OPINION 14 January 2026

Farmers in Carnew sanguine about bluetongue case

Farmers in Carnew sanguine about bluetongue case

There was no impact on cattle prices in Carnew Mart, as a strong trade pertained despite confirmation of a bluetongue case.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Illegal slurry spreading reported to councils

Illegal slurry spreading reported to councils

County councils across the country are reporting isolated breaches of the nitrates regulations during the 2025-2026 closed period.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Mercosur hinges on MEPs

Mercosur hinges on MEPs

With the member states having ratified Mercosur, the last hope for those opposed to the trade deal between European and South American countries lies with the 720 MEPs.

NEWS 14 January 2026

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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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