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 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 it is untenable for Larry Murrin to serve as Chair of Bord Bia while also acting as CEO of Dawn Farms, a company that sources Brazilian beef. “This is a blatant conflict of interest. Bord Bia is responsible for promoting and...
by Neassa | Jan 11, 2024 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Dermot Kelleher has said he is horrified by Bord Bia proposed recommendations that quality assured (QA) cattle farmers should only buy livestock from other certified QA farms. “This is potentially a matter for the Competition and Consumer Protection...
