Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin has Heydon’s 'full confidence' after Brazilian beef import

Farming organisations have called for Mr Murrin's resignation following the revelation his company Dawn Foods had imported and utilised Brazilian beef 

IFA members protest outside Bord Bia Offices in Dublin. Picture: Finbarr O'Rourke

Minister for agriculture Martin Heydon said Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin has his “full confidence” despite protests and demands from the IFA for his resignation.

The controversy arose after it was revealed Dawn Farms, of which Mr Murrin is chief executive, utilises beef imported from Mercosur countries within its products.