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Larry Murrin – Do As I Say Not As I Do!
As the controversy around Bord Bia and its Chair, Larry Murrin continues, it is very important to recognise the influence that large companies can have on decisions within State bodies and the consequent impacts on the wider communities. The period between 2008 and 2012 was a time when the Queally family, intentionally or not, had… Larry Murrin – Do As I Say Not As I Do!
Bord Bia – Grant Funding Rules Need To Change
Bord Bia’s stated mission is to “drive the commercial success of a world-class Irish food, drink, and horticulture industry through market insight and partnership. Its core purpose is to bring Ireland’s food and drink to the world, enabling the growth and sustainability of producers, and ensuring Irish food is synonymous with quality and sustainability.“ There… Bord Bia – Grant Funding Rules Need To Change
How did Irish MEPs vote on sending Mercosur deal to CJEU?
Today is a historic day for Irish agriculture as the EU Parliament sends the Mercosur Trade deal to the EU Court of Justice for a determination as to whether parts of the deal are in breach of existing treaties. Euractiv reports “At the heart of the dispute lies a mechanism in the deal that would… How did Irish MEPs vote on sending Mercosur deal to CJEU?
Beef Plan at the Athlone Protest
The protest in Athlone on Saturday, 10th January 2026 was a momentous turning point in the long saga that is the Mercosur trade deal. Independent Ireland did a fantastic job in organising all the moving parts flawlessly on the day. Ciaran Mullooly MEP and Michael Fitzmaurice, long time campaigners against the Mercosur deal, received a… Beef Plan at the Athlone Protest
