Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said he has 'full confidence' in Larry Murrin as Bord Bia chairman despite calls for his removal from the role. Photograph: Sam Boal/Collins PhotosMinister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has made a formal complaint to gardaí, saying two signs were ripped from the door of his constituency office at a weekend protest against Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin. Heydon has said he has “full confidence” in Murrin in his role at Bord Bia, the State body responsible for the promotion of Irish food. “Minister Heydon made a complaint to the local gardaí on Sunday,” said a spokesman for the Minister. “Inquiries are ongoing.”The IFA said: “We are aware two signs outside the Minister’s office were damaged during the protest on Saturday.

Source: The Irish Times March 02, 2026 14:28 UTC