Aengus Cox

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent

The words Bord Bia Irish Food Board on a building

Who will blink first in Larry Murrin-Bord Bia row?

Since the start of this week, members of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) have been staging a round-the-clock protest outside the offices of Bord Bia in Dublin, demanding the removal of Bord Bia Chairman Larry Murrin from his role. So, how did we get here?

Analysis and Comment • 4 mins

Bord Bia Chair to appear before Oireachtas committee

Bord Bia Chair Larry Murrin is to appear before an Oireachtas committee next week to discuss his company Dawn Farms' use of Brazilian beef in some of its products.

Politics • 30 Jan

Warning of scam text message for reduced electricity bill

The Department of Social Protection is warning people to be vigilant of scam text messages purporting to be from 'GOV IE' telling them they are eligible for a reduced electricity bill.

Business • 30 Jan

A person holding a shopping basket in a supermarket

Monthly consumer prices down estimated 1% in January

Consumer prices in Ireland fell by 1% between December and January, according to a flash estimate from the EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices.

Business • 30 Jan

An IFA protest outside the Bord Bia offices in Dublin

Govt will not remove Murrin as Chair of Bord Bia - Harris

The Tánaiste has stated that the Government will not remove Larry Murrin as the Chair of Bord Bia.

Politics • 29 Jan

China suspends imports of Irish beef due to bluetongue

China has suspended imports of Irish beef following the detection of an outbreak of bluetongue in Co Wexford last week, while more cases of the virus have been confirmed in three additional cattle herds in the county.

Ireland • 28 Jan

A sign with VHI on it and a stylised heart

Vhi to hike policy prices by average of 3% from March

Vhi is increasing the price of its health insurance policies by an average of 3% from the beginning of March.

Business • 28 Jan

Consumers say tipping becoming 'less voluntary' - study

Two thirds of consumers believe tipping is becoming "less voluntary", according to new research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Business • 28 Jan

Murrin to be asked to appear before Oireachtas Committee

Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin is expected to be asked to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture to discuss his company Dawn Farms' use of Brazilian beef in some of its products.

Business • 28 Jan

A group of farmers hold placards outside Bord Bia offices

IFA members protest outside Bord Bia over Murrin decision

Around 20 members of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) are protesting outside the offices of Bord Bia in Dublin against a decision not to remove Bord Bia Chairman Larry Murrin from his role and said they will remain in place "as long as it takes".

Business • 26 Jan