IFA ‘membership’ on hold

NON-FARMING rural dwellers will have to wait before being offered membership of the Irish Farmers Association.

For 75 per year, they could avail of savings in the IFA-Telecom phone service, cheaper insurance cover for cars, personal injury and public liability, and other fringe benefits.

The IFA countryside associate membership offer was expected to be given the green light at next Tuesday’s meeting of the IFA national council.