Bord Bia: Motion [Private Members]
Dail Éireann — 2026-02-04
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Martin Kenny (SF), Sligo-Leitrim

I move:
That Dáil Éireann:
notes:
— that Bord Bia's mission statement is to bring Ireland's outstanding food, drink and horticulture to the world, thus enabling growth and sustainability of producers;
— the importance of Irish food and drink exports to the Irish economy;
— the importance of Ireland's reputation around the world as a food producer;
— that the Irish food and drinks industry is dependent on Irish farmers as the primary producer; and
— the animal health and welfare standards that Irish farmers must adhere to, and in particular the standards and conditions that are part of Bord Bia's Sustainable Quality Assurance Scheme;
further notes that:
— Irish farmers and their representative organisations have lost confidence in the Chairperson of Bord Bia, as a result of his company's role in importing Brazilian beef into Ireland; and
— continuing as Chairperson undermines public confidence in Bord Bia, and damages Ireland's reputation as a world leader producing food that adheres to the highest standards; and
calls on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to use his powers under section 18 (1) of the An Bord Bia Act, 1994 to remove from office a member of the Board, with immediate effect.
I wish to share my time with colleagues.

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