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Former general secretary resolves actions against IFA
Summary
Two High Court actions brought by former Irish Farmers Association general secretary Pat Smith were resolved. Smith had sought orders for the IFA to comply with a November 2015 agreement in which he claimed the association owed him €2 million – €1 million immediately and a further €1 million over ten years – and had also alleged defamation and sought damages. In a statement read to the court by counsel Mark Connaughton SC, the IFA and Smith confirmed that the actions relating to alleged breach of contract over Smith's departure and the action over statements made after his departure have been settled. The IFA acknowledged Smith's long service, his role as CEO, and that it had made defamatory statements in the media, expressing regret and wishing him well. The other case, aimed at enforcing the 2015 agreement, was also struck out on consent after the judge welcomed the resolution.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Former general secretary resolves actions against IFA. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- November 2015 Other
- November 19th 2015 Other
- 2014 and 2015 Other
- 2018-02-22 Publication
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Places mentioned
- Two High Court
- High Court
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