Farmers protesting outside the Dáil

Cold, wet, stormy weather reflected the mood of farmers gathered outside the Dáil today (Thursday, February 5) as the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food met inside.

The committee had invited the chair of Bord Bia, Larry Murrin, who is also the CEO of Dawn Farm Foods, to discuss "headlines in relation to the importation of Brazilian beef into Ireland" and his role as chair.

While TDs and senators questioned Murrin inside, outside farmers voiced their frustration.