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Dáil protest as Bord Bia chairman faces Oireachtas grilling today

Feb 5, 2026 08:50
By Eoghan Murphy
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Dáil protest as Bord Bia chairman faces Oireachtas grilling today
Local Sinn Féin TDs, Martin Kenny and Sorca Clarke, spoke about the issue in the Dáil last night

The demonstration comes as the chairman of Bord Bia faces questions inside the house about his company's importation and use of Brazilian beef.

Farmers are planning a Dail protest later.

The demonstration comes as the chairman of Bord Bia faces questions inside the house about his company's importation and use of Brazilian beef.

Larry Murrin's been called on to resign as his role at the board involves upholding stringent quality standards for Irish producers.

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He's due before the Oireachtas agriculture committee.

Here's Sinn Féin's agriculture spokesman, Martin Kenny, in the Dáil last night:

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Here's his party colleague - Longford-Westmeath TD, Sorca Clarke, in the Dáil last night:

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