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Jim Bergin CEO, Tirlán with Minister for Finance Michael McGrath, Seán Molloy Chief Ingredients & Agri Officer and CEO Designate Tirlán and Dr. Lisa Koep Chief ESG Officer Tirlán. Photo by Finbarr O’R
Minister for Finance Michael McGrath today visited Tirlán’s Collaboration Hub at Abbey Quarter in Kilkenny.
Jim Bergin, Chief Executive of Tirlán Co-operative highlighted the economic impact of farming and food production in the south east, with over 19,000 jobs supported by the Co-op’s €5 billion economic footprint.
During the meeting with the Minister, Jim Bergin highlighted the importance of retaining Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation beyond 2025 and outlined the proactive approach the Co-op is taking to improve water quality in the region.
Pictured in Tirlán Abbey Quarter Kilkenny (above) were Jim Bergin CEO, Tirlán with Minister for Finance Michael McGrath, Seán Molloy Chief Ingredients & Agri Officer and CEO Designate Tirlán and Dr. Lisa Koep Chief ESG Officer Tirlán. Photo by Finbarr O’Rourke.
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