Pat Smith

Obama chides Trump for voter fraud claim, telling Republican to ‘stop whining’

Levy payment is at centre of escalating row between Goodman firm and farmers’ group

Farmers’ group seeks candidates for post of director general or chief executive officer

Newly elected Joe Healy sets out his stall in inaugural speech to organisation’s AGM

Joe Healy’s election seen as reaction to recent controversy

Landslide victory for new president a kick in the teeth for organisation’s establishment

Analysis: the new president of the farmers’ group will have to restore credibility

Joe Healy leads three-way field ahead of Tuesday’s vote count

Election follows resignation of Eddie Downey after row over payments to Pat Smith

Only slight drop in membership recorded but greater fall in levy contributions

Pay controversy seen as threat to voluntary payment which is vital source of income

Carlow chairman Derek Deane launches appeal after intially failing to get required backing

Henry Burns, Flor McCarthy and Joe Healy seek to succeed Eddie Downey

Council agrees to move following grassroots anger over Pat Smith pay controversies

National Association of GPs and INMO have declined to reveal bosses’ salaries

Board to decide on proposal amid calls for resignations after Pat Smith controversy