In full: the statement on the IFA-Pat Smith settlement
On Thursday it was announced that the Irish Farmers Association and its former secretary general Pat Smith had reached a settlement ahead of a High Court case.
On Thursday, the IFA confirmed that it has agreed to pay its former secretary general Pat Smith €1.9m.
The settlement was made five days ahead of a High Court case which was planned for Tuesday 27 February.
The statement in full reads:
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1. IFA and Pat Smith confirm that both sets of legal proceedings taken by Mr Smith namely, the action for breach of contract in relation to the terms of his departure from the IFA and a separate defamation action relating to statements and comments made subsequent to his departure, have been settled.
2. Mr Smith was employed by the Irish Farmers Association for more than 26 years and was chief executive for nearly seven years until his employment terminated by agreement in November 2015.
3. IFA accepts that Mr Smith was a highly effective, hardworking and dedicated executive of the association who provided solid and professional leadership for farmers and the association.
4. IFA accepts that it made certain statements in the media at the time which were defamatory of Mr Smith and regrets the damage caused to his reputation.
5. IFA wishes Pat Smith and his family the very best for the future.
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Title: In full: the statement on the IFA-Pat Smith settlement
On Thursday it was announced that the Irish Farmers Association and its former secretary general Pat Smith had reached a settlement ahead of a High Court case.
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On Thursday, the IFA confirmed that it has agreed to pay its former secretary general Pat Smith €1.9m.
The settlement was made five days ahead of a High Court case which was planned for Tuesday 27 February.
The statement in full reads:
1. IFA and Pat Smith confirm that both sets of legal proceedings taken by Mr Smith namely, the action for breach of contract in relation to the terms of his departure from the IFA and a separate defamation action relating to statements and comments made subsequent to his departure, have been settled.
2. Mr Smith was employed by the Irish Farmers Association for more than 26 years and was chief executive for nearly seven years until his employment terminated by agreement in November 2015.
3. IFA accepts that Mr Smith was a highly effective, hardworking and dedicated executive of the association who provided solid and professional leadership for farmers and the association.
4. IFA accepts that it made certain statements in the media at the time which were defamatory of Mr Smith and regrets the damage caused to his reputation.
5. IFA wishes Pat Smith and his family the very best for the future.
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