The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has announced the appointment of Elaine Farrell as the secretary of the National Council, which is the governing body of the association.
She takes up the role from Bryan Barry, who is retiring after 34 years’ service with IFA.
Elaine Farrell
Elaine Farrell, a native of Castletownroche, Co. Cork with over 25 years’ service with IFA, currently oversees IFA’s engagement with the Oireachtas, the retail sector and coordinating the association’s Brexit activities.
The president of the IFA, Tim Cullinan said the National Council had approved the appointment last Friday (March 5).
“Elaine will bring vast experience and energy to the role, which is an important part of the governance structure of IFA,” Cullinan said.
The director general of IFA, Damian McDonald welcomed Elaine to the new role:
I want to welcome Elaine to this key role in the association and thank Bryan Barry for his outstanding service to farmers in his 34 years with the Irish Farmers’ Association.
Elaine Farrell said she looked forward to taking up the role: “As the largest representative organisation for farmers in Ireland, IFA is a very important voice for farmers and I will work with our elected officers on National Council to continue our work.”
Elaine will continue with her role overseeing IFA’s engagement with the Oireachtas.