Pressure mounts as two councils call for Bord Bia chair to stand down

Larry Murrin defended his position, citing 'global market realities' and compliance with EU regulations.

Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin walks past protesting farmers outside Leinster House ahead of his appearance before the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee. Picture: Leah Farrell / © RollingNews.ie

Pressure is mounting on Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin after two county councils backed motions calling for his removal, despite his insistence that there is no conflict of interest in his company’s importation of Brazilian beef.

Mr Murrin, who is also the chief executive of Dawn Farms, was accompanied in the Dáil by Bord Bia officials, including chief executive Jim O’Toole.