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Bord Bia five stand down review begins

The announcement of an independent review into Bord Bia's board governance has saw the IFA stand down its protests inside and outside the agency's head offices.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Bord Bia five stand down review begins

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28 days inside Bord Bia: reaction from the five

28 days inside Bord Bia: reaction from the five

NEWS 4 March 2026

Rift between Minister Heydon and the IFA widens

Rift between Minister Heydon and the IFA widens

NEWS 4 March 2026

Gorman’s attention to return to core farming issues during Bord Bia probe

Gorman’s attention to return to core farming issues during Bord Bia probe

Gorman’s attention to return to core farming issues during Bord Bia probe

NEWS 3 March 2026

Watch: five IFA protesters exit Bord Bia after 28 days

Watch: five IFA protesters exit Bord Bia after 28 days

Watch: five IFA protesters exit Bord Bia after 28 days

NEWS 2 March 2026

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Watch: IFA protest continues outside Bord Bia as board meets

Watch: IFA protest continues outside Bord Bia as board meets

No white smoke at lunchtime on Monday as crunch Bord Bia board meeting continues.

NEWS 23 February 2026

Farmer faith in Brussels dashed with latest Brazilian beef audit – IFA

Farmer faith in Brussels dashed with latest Brazilian beef audit – IFA

The IFA leader was unimpressed with the publication of the findings after member states and MEPs have already cast votes on Mercosur.

NEWS 23 February 2026

Stand-off with IFA ‘most significant breakdown in relations’ in Bord Bia history

Stand-off with IFA ‘most significant breakdown in relations’ in Bord Bia history

Five IFA protesters continue to illegally occupy the Bord Bia reception area, the food board has said, as the IFA plans to ramp up its protest action in the coming days.

NEWS 23 February 2026

IFA president 'concerned for the future of Bord Bia if this isn’t resolved'

IFA president 'concerned for the future of Bord Bia if this isn’t resolved'

Adam Woods reports from the Irish Farmers' Association meeting which took place in Cavan on Wednesday night.

NEWS 23 February 2026

IFA stand-off with Bord Bia is probably a war – Doyle

IFA stand-off with Bord Bia is probably a war – Doyle

IFA deputy president's comments come as the IFA and Bord Bia remain at loggerheads over the position of Larry Murrin as chair of the Bord Bia board.

NEWS 23 February 2026

IFA campaign against Larry Murrin to escalate

IFA campaign against Larry Murrin to escalate

Following an emotionally charged meeting in Athy, the IFA is set to descend on Newbridge next Saturday, where Kildare and Meath are schedueld to play a football league match.

NEWS 23 February 2026

IFA proposes seven-point plan to end protest at Bord Bia

IFA proposes seven-point plan to end protest at Bord Bia

As part of this new proposal the IFA is willing to agree to the chair stepping aside from his position as part of the review process.

NEWS 23 February 2026

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