The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Lobbying Organisation The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Date published 15 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Agriculture

Period 1 Jan, 2026 to 30 Apr, 2026

Specific Details Waterford Local Authority - Bord Bia

Intended results That Waterford City & County Council notes: 1. That Bord Bia's mission is to bring Ireland's outstanding food, drink and horticulture to the world, thereby enabling growth and sustainability for producers. 2. The importance of Irish food and drink exports to the Irish economy. 3. The importance of Ireland's international reputation as a producer of high-quality food. 4. That the Irish food and drinks industry is dependent on Irish farmers as the primary producers; and the animal health and welfare standards that Irish farmers must adhere to, in particular the standards and conditions contained within Bord Bia's sustainable Quality Assurance Scheme. This council notes with serious concern recent events and feels that there is no choice but ask the Chair of Bord Bia, to resign immediately in order to restore public confidence. In the event that he fails to do so, this Council further calls on the Government and the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to intervene without delay and remove him from the position.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Mark Connors IFA Waterford County Chair

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Meeting (1)

Informal communication (11-20)

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Adam Wyse Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Blaise Hannigan Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Catherine Burke Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Cristiona Kiely Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Damien Geoghegan Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

David Daniels Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Davy Daniels Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Declan Barry Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Declan Clune Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Declan Doocey Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Donal Barry Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Donnchadh Mulcahy Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Eamon Quinlan Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Eddie Mulligan Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Frank Quinlan Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Ger Barron Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Jason Murphy Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Jim Darcy Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Jim Griffin Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Jody Power Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Joe Conway Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Joe Kelly Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Joe O'Riordan Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Joeanne Bailey Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

John Hearne Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

John O'Leary Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

John Pratt Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Kate O'Mahoney Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Liam Brazil Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Lola O'Sullivan Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Mairead Tobin Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Mary Roche Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Michael Walsh CEO (Waterford City and County Council)

Niamh O'Donovan Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Pat Fitzgerald Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Pat Nugent Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Sandra Conway Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Seamus O'Donnell Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Séamus Ryan Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Seán McKeown Chief Executive Officer (Waterford City and County Council)

Seanie Power Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Stephanie Keating Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Thomas Phelan Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)

Tom Cronin Councillor (Waterford City and County Council)