By Dan Walsh
A Wexford councillor supports the Irish Farmers Association’s protest calling for An Bord Bia Chairman Larry Murrin to step down.
Chairman of Wexford County Council, Cllr Joe Sullivan told WexfordLocal.com; “I am acutely aware of the challenges facing the Irish Agricultural Sector across Beef, Dairy and Tillage. I am also aware that some of the best food in the World is produced in County Wexford.
“Bord Bia’s mission is ” to drive the commercial success of a world class Irish food drink and horticulture industry by providing market insights and partnering with the industry.
“Their core purpose is to bring Irelands high quality produce to the world while enabling the growth and sustainability of producers”.
Cllr Sullivan said; “I am satisfied that the Chairman of Bord Bia has not lived up to these principles and by having any connection with the importation of Brazilian Beef however tenuous. While it may only form 1% or less of whatever product it’s found its way into it is still too much.
“I would therefore call on the Bord Bia Chairman Mr Larry Murrin to step aside as I believe he has lost the confidence of the Irish Agricultural Community particularly the Beef Producers, stated Cllr Sullivan who added; “I would also like to say as Chairman of Bord Bia 100% commitment to Irish Produce is required not 99%.”
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