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Five key takeaways from Larry Murrin’s Oireachtas committee appearance

The chair of Bord Bia confirms that he has no intention of stepping down.

NEWS 5 February 2026

Five key takeaways from Larry Murrin’s Oireachtas committee appearance

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No sign of truce between IFA and Bord Bia

No sign of truce between IFA and Bord Bia

NEWS 4 February 2026

Murrin mess needs a resolution

Murrin mess needs a resolution

DEALER 4 February 2026

IFA president vows that protest will continue at Bord Bia

IFA president vows that protest will continue at Bord Bia

IFA president vows that protest will continue at Bord Bia

NEWS 3 February 2026

Farmers entered the building under false pretences – Bord Bia

Farmers entered the building under false pretences – Bord Bia

Farmers entered the building under false pretences – Bord Bia

NEWS 3 February 2026

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Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

Reflection needed on defining an active farmer, Heydon says

A clear definition of active farming will provide certainty on generational renewal and the land market, Minister Heydon maintains.

NEWS 22 January 2026

IFA says its protest at Bord Bia will continue until chair resigns

IFA says its protest at Bord Bia will continue until chair resigns

The IFA's national council noted that Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon made what it described as "some outrageous accusations against [the] IFA under Dáil privilege this week".

NEWS 22 January 2026

IFA tells Heydon it doesn’t want Murrin's explanations, 'it wants him gone'

IFA tells Heydon it doesn’t want Murrin's explanations, 'it wants him gone'

The IFA will not take up Larry Murrin's offer to brief the association on his use of Brazilian beef, Minister Martin Heydon has been told.

NEWS 22 January 2026

IFA protesting at Bord Bia head office in Dublin

IFA protesting at Bord Bia head office in Dublin

Adam Woods reports from an IFA protest at the Bord Bia head office in Dublin.

NEWS 22 January 2026

IFA accuses Government figures of peddling 'spin' on Bord Bia controversy

IFA accuses Government figures of peddling 'spin' on Bord Bia controversy

The IFA has suggested some figures in Government are attempting to spread spin on the Larry Murrin controversy.

NEWS 22 January 2026

Updated: support for Murrin as chair not unanimous – Bord Bia CEO

Updated: support for Murrin as chair not unanimous – Bord Bia CEO

The Bord Bia boss said that there was a “full, open, and considered discussion” on Larry Murrin's position as chair at board level on Thursday. Amy Forde and Lorcan Roche Kelly report.

NEWS 22 January 2026

Larry Murrin to remain as Bord Bia chair

Larry Murrin to remain as Bord Bia chair

IFA president Francie Gorman had sought the Bord Bia chair's resignation at board meeting on Thursday.

NEWS 22 January 2026

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The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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