Ronan Delany, beef and sheep
“It is up to individual companies whether or not they want to collect levies and up to each farmer whether they want to pay them. We stopped paying levies 10 years ago, but if people want to pay them they can. We pay IFA membership and that is enough.”
Philip Kinane, dairy
“I don’t welcome the move. The IFA is a very important organisation in the State. Anything that threatens its viability isn’t good for anyone. This is Mr Goodman exercising the massive power and leverage he has. One would wonder if adding to this power [by purchasing Slaney] would be a good thing.”
Edmond Phelan, beef
“I do welcome the move. I have no problem with any farmer supporting the IFA, but for money to be taken out of my cheque for an organisation that I don’t belong to, I do not support.”
Kenneth O’Brien, suckler
“I would agree with it. Anything that leaves money in farmers’ pockets I would be the first to support it, but in my honest opinion, these farm organisations are not giving enough representation to the farmers.”
Ger Healion, suckler
“From our end, we support ABP’s decision. As a beef farmer, the IFA is not really doing a whole lot for us. If we got enough out of the IFA, we would give a bit back.”
Paddy O’Rourke, beef
“I don’t welcome the loss of income for the IFA from Goodman’s actions. What I would welcome in the long term is for the IFA to have a different income stream – where a farm organisation wouldn’t be beholden to any processor.”
Mary Twomey-Casey, dairy
“No, I think it’s another move by Larry Goodman to control the industry. It is a very blatant backlash against all farming organisations. I certainly don’t welcome his actions.”
George Mason, tillage
“I agree with the move. Look, if people want the service, they should voluntarily sign up for it. It is up to the people themselves. If you want the service, you should pay for it.”
Jim O’Rourke, dairy
“I don’t welcome the Goodman move and I support the stance that the IFA have taken. They are stepping up to the plate here. We can’t be seen to be bullied or pressurised over the levies issue. I am confident that co-ops and other meat plants have rowed in behind the IFA.”
Jim Harrison, suckler and beef
“Yes, wholeheartedly. I think to be honest, people should have their own mind to make up whether or not they should opt in or not. Opt in is the better option in my opinion. I am not a member of the IFA, but all these farm organisations should be made stand on their own two feet.”
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Levies back under scrutiny two months after June approval of status quo
Industry not following Goodman's lead
Levy collectors must stand over their accounts - Bergin
Levies back under scrutiny two months after June approval of status quo
Ongoing dispute sparks big reaction from farmers
Larry and the levies: the IFA responds
Don't reply to Larry's letter - Healy
Larry Goodman and the IFA - a history
The governance of all farm organisations
Editorial: ABP must now deliver full transparency
Ronan Delany, beef and sheep
“It is up to individual companies whether or not they want to collect levies and up to each farmer whether they want to pay them. We stopped paying levies 10 years ago, but if people want to pay them they can. We pay IFA membership and that is enough.”
Philip Kinane, dairy
“I don’t welcome the move. The IFA is a very important organisation in the State. Anything that threatens its viability isn’t good for anyone. This is Mr Goodman exercising the massive power and leverage he has. One would wonder if adding to this power [by purchasing Slaney] would be a good thing.”
Edmond Phelan, beef
“I do welcome the move. I have no problem with any farmer supporting the IFA, but for money to be taken out of my cheque for an organisation that I don’t belong to, I do not support.”
Kenneth O’Brien, suckler
“I would agree with it. Anything that leaves money in farmers’ pockets I would be the first to support it, but in my honest opinion, these farm organisations are not giving enough representation to the farmers.”
Ger Healion, suckler
“From our end, we support ABP’s decision. As a beef farmer, the IFA is not really doing a whole lot for us. If we got enough out of the IFA, we would give a bit back.”
Paddy O’Rourke, beef
“I don’t welcome the loss of income for the IFA from Goodman’s actions. What I would welcome in the long term is for the IFA to have a different income stream – where a farm organisation wouldn’t be beholden to any processor.”
Mary Twomey-Casey, dairy
“No, I think it’s another move by Larry Goodman to control the industry. It is a very blatant backlash against all farming organisations. I certainly don’t welcome his actions.”
George Mason, tillage
“I agree with the move. Look, if people want the service, they should voluntarily sign up for it. It is up to the people themselves. If you want the service, you should pay for it.”
Jim O’Rourke, dairy
“I don’t welcome the Goodman move and I support the stance that the IFA have taken. They are stepping up to the plate here. We can’t be seen to be bullied or pressurised over the levies issue. I am confident that co-ops and other meat plants have rowed in behind the IFA.”
Jim Harrison, suckler and beef
“Yes, wholeheartedly. I think to be honest, people should have their own mind to make up whether or not they should opt in or not. Opt in is the better option in my opinion. I am not a member of the IFA, but all these farm organisations should be made stand on their own two feet.”
Read more
Analysis: €50m in levies taken from farmers
Levies back under scrutiny two months after June approval of status quo
Industry not following Goodman's lead
Levy collectors must stand over their accounts - Bergin
Levies back under scrutiny two months after June approval of status quo
Ongoing dispute sparks big reaction from farmers
Larry and the levies: the IFA responds
Don't reply to Larry's letter - Healy
Larry Goodman and the IFA - a history
The governance of all farm organisations
Editorial: ABP must now deliver full transparency
SHARING OPTIONS