I am offering myself as a candidate for the offce of IFA President because I believe I have the track record, energy and negotiating skills to provide strong and effective leadership at this time of enormous diffculty for farmers. As Chairman of the National Livestock Committee of the IFA, I delivered real benefts for farmers and the economy. Among my achievements were:
I have the track record in delivering for farmers. I am committed to devote every ounce of energy at my disposal in fghting the savage cutbacks of recent months and in protecting the vital Single Farm Payment. I am asking for your No 1 vote in the election.
Polling is now complete in the IFA Presidential Elections, 2009. John would like to thank all of his supporters for their excellent hard work during the campaign.
A particular Thank You to those helpers from outside Kilkenny who were very hospitable while we were working in their areas.