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The IFA has become embroiled in another row after acting president, Tim O’Leary refuted accusations he didn’t properly address governance issues raised by former chief economist, Con Lucey. Speaking at the Clare IFA dinner dance to celebrate 60 years of one of the most powerful farming organisations in Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis on Saturday night, former IFA Munster vice president, John Slattery took a swipe at Mr O’Leary and praised “whistleblower, Derek Deane. Commenting on the circulation of Con Lucey’s letter to former president, Eddie Downey and current vice president, Tim O’Leary, Mr Slattery said in personal opinion Mr Smith was answerable to Mr Downey and Mr O’Leary as they weren’t answerable to him. “They had the responsibility to sort out what Con Lucey was talking about. Whether it was lack of courage, personal interest or whatever else, I have a difficulty that the organisation was let down in that regard. Mr Slattery expressed concern only six people supporter …
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