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Opinion: Government standing by their man, while the IFA stands by its demand

Larry Murrin must go, say the IFA. It properly reflects the mood of farmers around the country, but the Government seem determined to deny the IFA on this occasion, unless a "smoking gun" emerges.

OPINION 14 February 2026

Opinion: Government standing by their man, while the IFA stands by its demand

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