by Neassa | Feb 10, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the Agri-Food Regulator must move immediately to investigate the activities of Dawn Farm Foods and that Larry Murrin must facilitate that investigation in full if he genuinely believes in transparency. “There are far too many...
by Neassa | Feb 5, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said today’s appearance by Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food served only to reinforce the fundamental problem of double standards within Bord Bia. Speaking from Leinster House...
by Neassa | Jan 28, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said Larry Murrin must accept the invitation to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and explain how his role as chair of Bord Bia can be compatible with his company importing Brazilian beef. “This issue has now gone...
by Neassa | Jan 23, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said Minister Heydon has made a serious mistake by giving his full backing to Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin and dismissing legitimate farmer concerns as ‘emotion’. “Farmers are not confused or emotional. They are asking a very simple and...
by Neassa | Jan 23, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said it is now indefensible for Larry Murrin to remain as Chairman of Bord Bia after the board met today, discussed the conflict of interest surrounding his position, and still failed to act. “Let’s be clear. The issue was raised, it...
by Neassa | Jan 21, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said today’s vote by the European Parliament to refer the Mercosur trade deal to the European Court of Justice is a major victory for farmers, democracy and common sense. Speaking from Strasbourg where he is protesting the deal...
