Agri-Business
A review into the governance of Bord Bia is not expected to be completed until next month, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said.
Some farmers told Bord Bia they would withdraw from Quality Assurance (QA) Schemes over controversy surrounding Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin.
Farmers, politicans and farm organisations emailed Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon about Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin.
Bord Bia has said that a protest staged by farmers at its Global Hub in Dublin led to around €200,000 in additional costs.
An Irish MEP has welcomed the agreement between Bord Bia and the IFA, saying it offers a "structured and credible" review process.
The proposed review of Bord Bia will examine the eligibility for membership of the agency's board and for the appointment of its chairperson.
The protest undertaken by the IFA at the Bord Bord headquarters has been stood down as agreement has been reached on an independent review.
Agri Politics
Gardaí are investigating a complaint lodged by the Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, in relation to his constituency office in Kildare.
Farmers protested at Minister Martin Heydon's constituency office in Co. Kildare as the dispute over Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin continues.
Bord Bia said the farmer protest at its office is "the most significant breakdown in relations with a core stakeholder group" in its history.
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Huge crowds gathered at the Cavan Crystal Hotel in Co. Cavan last night (Wednesday, February 25)...
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Huge crowds gathered in Co. Cavan last night for a public meeting on the ongoing farmer protest at Bord Bia's Dublin headquarters.
An IFA meeting has ended with a plan to protest at the constituency office of Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon this weekend.
Two more county councils have passed motions or adopted positions in relation to the ongoing dispute between the IFA and Bord Bia.
Minister Martin Heydon has said that a proposal from the IFA to end the dispute with Bord Bia "is being considered".
IFA president Francie Gorman has called on Minister Heydon and Bord Bia to give "proper consideration" to the association's proposal.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has proposed a "framework" to resolve the dispute with Bord Bia over its chairperson Larry Murrin.
The ICMSA said Bord Bia "should present detailed proposals on how it intends to restore farmer confidence".
Hundreds of farmers have called for Bord Bia inspections and audits for quality assurance and other...
Farmers have called for Bord Bia inspections and audits to be abandoned until the controversy over the chair of Bord Bia has been resolved.
Around 500-600 farmers and supporters attended a meeting in Claremorris Co. Mayo organised by the IFA to discuss the Bord Bia controversy.
Minister Heydon has said he is concerned over the impact the protest at Bord Bia offices will have on Ireland's international reputation.
Bord Bia has said that "constructive dialogue" will continue as the controversy surrounding Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin rumbles on.
