Micheal Martin

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 29 January 2026

Sinn Féin flags with Taoiseach powers it says could remove Murrin

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Can Murrin withstand political pressure?

Can Murrin withstand political pressure?

DEALER 28 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

NEWS 22 January 2026

Bord Bia crisis hits Dáil floor

Bord Bia crisis hits Dáil floor

Bord Bia crisis hits Dáil floor

NEWS 21 January 2026

Taoiseach backs Murrin amid mounting Bord Bia controversy

Taoiseach backs Murrin amid mounting Bord Bia controversy

Taoiseach backs Murrin amid mounting Bord Bia controversy

NEWS 21 January 2026

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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 23 December 2025

Mercosur work will continue - Taoiseach

Mercosur work will continue - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach told the IFA agm that the government will "continue to advocate" on Mercosur.

NEWS 23 December 2025

Ministers weren't whipped at the IFA AGM

Ministers weren't whipped at the IFA AGM

The Taoiseach led a five-aside team from Government into the Irish farm centre for the IFA agm.

DEALER 23 December 2025

Minister rubbishes notion of derogation-for-Mercosur horse trade

Minister rubbishes notion of derogation-for-Mercosur horse trade

Minister Heydon has hit out at suggestions that Ireland's position on Mercosur was influenced by its nitrates derogation's extension.

NEWS 23 December 2025

Chinese market reopens for Irish beef

Chinese market reopens for Irish beef

Reopening of the market reflects a culmination of intensive political, diplomatic and official engagement since the market was temporarily suspended in September 2024, says Taoiseach.

NEWS 23 December 2025

Taoiseach raises Irish beef access with Chinese president

Taoiseach raises Irish beef access with Chinese president

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was on a State visit to China from Sunday 4 to Thursday 6 January.

NEWS 23 December 2025

Pointed message in Taoiseach's rounded comments

Pointed message in Taoiseach's rounded comments

Why did Micheál Martin say what he said about Mercosur being negotiated 'in the round' alongside the nitrates derogation and CAP.

DEALER 23 December 2025

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Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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