IFA puts chairman in place until elections

The Irish Farmers’ Association has put a national chairman in place until elections are held for a new president.

Thu, 17 Dec, 2015 - 00:00

Elaine Loughlin

It follows the resignation of president Eddie Downey amid a pay scandal.

A report into pay and pensions released this week found that former general secretary Pat Smith — who was also forced to step down after details of his salary were released — earned €3.4m over seven years.

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