Agriland Bord Bia understands that the Board of Bord Bia is scheduled to meet on Friday (12 June) to discuss a review of the governance of the Irish Food Board.
The review, commissioned by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), was part of the agreement that ended farmers’ protests at the Bord Bia headquarters earlier this year.
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has staged a sustained protest over several weeks demanding Larry Morin’s resignation or removal as president of Bord Bia.
This came after it was confirmed that Dawn Farm Foods, which Morin owns, will source 1% of its beef supply from Brazil in 2025.
Larry MorinHe, who remains chairman of Bord Bia, said he was “never conflicted” in his role at Bord Bia, which he said “aims to lead the board and ensure its effectiveness”.
The protest, which also saw five IFA members occupy the Bord Bia offices, was ended on 2 March as agreement was reached on an independent review.
During the review period, it was agreed that scheduled Board meetings would be facilitated by another current Board member.
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Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Haydon Previously confirmed for Agriland That independent consultancy, Governance Ireland, was “awarded a bid and contract to carry out the review”.
The review was initially expected to be completed by April 30, but the minister later said the timetable would not be met.
Bord Biya Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jim O’Toole The company recently said the review is “ongoing,” adding that it is expected to be completed by the end of June.
Source: IFA
It is believed that the Bord Bia management review will examine the role of the board, including the chair; The composition of the Board of Directors, including the eligibility of the Board, including the Chairman; And the powers of the Council.
The review was also expected to consider conflict of interest procedures and their management, including consideration of what constitutes a conflict of interest, or a perceived conflict of interest, as set out in the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.
Agriland You understand that Bord Bia Directors have now been invited to meet with the Secretary General at DAFM to discuss the review on Friday (12 June).
It is believed that members of the FIFA National Council were informed of the developments this evening.
Agriland I have contacted Bord Bia and DAFM for comment.
