The Irish Farmers Association's (IFA) election debates between candidates for the positions of President and Deputy President will begin tonight and will take place over the next eight weeks before members vote in April.
 
The North Tipperary County Executive will hold the first meeting in Roscrea at 8pm tonight where candidates for the position of President and Deputy President will debate the issues. The Chairman of North Tipperary IFA Tim Cullinan will chair the debate.
 
The IFA National Returning Officer, Jer Bergin today commented, "The IFA election is unique as it allows every member the opportunity to hear what candidates are offering, and then they have a vote in the national contest. The Executive Council has decided that One Member One Vote will apply."

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