Several farming groups have gathered outside Leinster House today (Thursday, February 5), protesting over Larry Murrin's position as chair of Bord Bia as Murrin appears before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture inside.

Over 50 protesters are in attendance, with representatives from: the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA); Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA); Irish Natura Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA); Beef Plan Movement; Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA); and the Irish Rural Association.

Larry Murrin who heads up Dawn Farm Foods has confirmed that the business sources some beef from Brazil.