IFA Elections 2023

For the first time, members will receive their ballot paper in the post.  They can either return it by post or cast their ballot at their branch AGM. The following video explains the new voting process.

The Election Count will take place on Tuesday, Dec 12^th.

Find out more about our IFA Presidential and Deputy Presidential candidates along with details of our election hustings where you will have the chance to ask the candidates the questions that matter to you.

Please note that only county officers and branch delegates are permitted to vote in the IFA Regional Chair elections.

IFA Presidential Candidates

The President is the leader of the Association. They are the principal representative and spokesperson for the IFA and the Chair of our National Council.

They are elected through a national vote at branch level, in which all IFA members are entitled to vote. This gives IFA’s leaders a powerful democratic mandate.

For more details see the IFA’s Constitution and Rules available here.

Learn more about the candidates for IFA President below

Francie Gorman

Francie is a suckler beef and sheep farmer from Ballinakill in Laois and is married to Kay, with whom he has a son, Tom. Francie is the current South Leinster Regional Chair.

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Martin Stapleton

Martin Stapleton is a dairy farmer from Oola, Co. Limerick. He is married to Siobhan and the couple has three teenage children. Martin is the current National Treasurer of the Association.

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IFA Deputy Presidential Candidates

The IFA Deputy President is the Vice Chair of the IFA’s governing body, the National Council and is a key member of the National Officers committee. In the absence of the National Returning Officer the Deputy President takes over the functions of the role.

They are elected through a national vote at branch level, in which all IFA members are entitled to vote. This gives IFA’s leaders a powerful democratic mandate.

For more details see the IFA’s Constitution and Rules available here.

Learn more about the candidates for IFA Deputy President below

Alice Doyle

Alice is the current IFA Farm Family Committee Chair and hails from Wexford.

Pat Murphy

Pat Murphy is the Connacht Regional Chair and a dairy farmer from Galway.

Branch AGM Details

IFA Branch AGMs 2023