IFA ends Bord Bia protest, with Larry Murrin to stand aside from chairing meetings during review

The IFA had been protesting at Bord Bia’s offices since 26 January, with five people occupying the lobby since 3 February.

2 Mar, 18:33 — 2 Mar, 19:22

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Why this matters

The IFA protest against Bord Bia highlights ongoing tensions between farmer representative bodies and national agricultural agencies, often concerning governance, transparency, and fair representation of farmer interests. The resolution, involving an independent review and a key figure stepping aside, signifies an attempt to address these underlying issues and potentially restore trust within the agricultural sector.

Key entitiesIFA Bord Bia Larry Murrin Martin Heydon

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The IFA has ended its protest at Bord Bia.
The protest involved Bord Bia and its operations.
The resolution involves some form of review.

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The IFA has ended its protest at Bord Bia.

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Larry Murrin will stand aside from chairing meetings during a review.

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irish-independent58d ago

IFA ends protest at Bord Bia as review agreed

The IFA has called off its protest at Bord Bia after almost five weeks after the board met and agreed to a proposal by Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon for an independent governance review.

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the-journal58d ago