Denis Drennan
Denis Drennan is the president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA), an organization representing dairy farmers in Ireland. He has been vocal about the challenges faced by farmers during dry conditions, particularly concerning grass growth and the impact of recent wildfires, while commending the efforts of local fire services in managing these incidents.
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Denis Drennan suggests that Government climate policy targets agriculture while giving other sectors a free pass.
Seamus Culleton’s Ice story gives Kieran Cuddihy his first real Liveline moment – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-13
Denis Drennan, president of ICMSA, stated that his organization had no alternative but to request Larry Murrin's departure.
Bord Bia stands by chairman amid controversy over his company importing Brazilian beef – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
The president of Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA), Denis Drennan, told The Irish Times that farmers were 'disappointed but not completely surprised' by 'the dawdling progress' being made to investigate food pricing.
‘No urgency’ in tackling food price inflation, says farmers group – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Denis Drennan of the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association criticized corporate retailers for dictating prices to farmers.
Why are food prices going up? Who is profiting and what can be done about it? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-13Denis Drennan of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) expressed irritation at politicians' reactions to rising food prices.
Retailers deny price gouging as farmers warn high prices are the new normal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-13
Denis Drennan compares food labeling regulations to prevent misleading terms.
Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman excel at jaded on-air grumbling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-27
Denis Drennan, president of the ICMSA, criticized vegan food producers for 'hijacking' traditional farming terms.
farmers accuse vegan food producers of ‘hijacking’ sausage and burger labels – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25
President of ICMSA Denis Drennan highlighted the concerns of farmers regarding the parched nature of their fields.
Met Éireann forecasts highs of 22 degrees today but change in conditions to come – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-21