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Structure

Structure of the ICMSA

The Association is a democratic, non-denominational, non-political body. Our members are active at local, county, regional and national level, putting in every effort to promote the interests and welfare of farm families and the agricultural sector.

Our structure enables farmers to voice their opinion at area level, which leads to their view being echoed by their representatives at county, regional and national levels. This ensures that the aims and aspirations of the grassroots membership are fully reflected in the policies adopted by the Association.

The day-to-day affairs of the ICMSA are managed by the General Secretary, who reports to the Executive Committee, which is chaired by the President of the Association. The Executive Committee meets monthly.

ICMSA Structure

The Role of the ICMSA

ICMSA represents the views of Irish farmers at local, national and European Union levels. We place importance on defending the rights and incomes of farm families. The ICMSA also leads development through its own initiatives. We have a two-way consultation and discussion process with the Government and, as part of that process, we make policy submissions to various Government departments and issue responses to Government initiatives.
 
The Association draws up its own policy documents on agriculture and all pertinent aspects of rural life, and strives to influence EU and State policy in the sector. We ensure that the media are fully informed of the views and the needs of all farmers, and we are the Irish constituent of Europe’s fastest growing specialist dairy farmer umbrella organisation—the European Milk Board. The ICMSA organises regular seminars and meetings throughout the country to inform farmers of the latest developments in policies for agriculture.
 
We offer expert help to individuals and groups of farmers on all aspects of farming, and on critical issues such as Cross Compliance, Taxation, Farm Services, and Inspections. The ICMSA plays an active role in sustaining and developing policy aimed at maintaining and improving the quality of life for rural communities.
 

The Association is organised into Branches, Areas, Counties and Regions, each with its own elected officers. There are at present 72 Areas with a total membership of 16,000. Membership is open to all persons engaged in agricultural production.

The Association is serviced by a Headquarters staff under a General Secretary and a field staff of organisers.

Officers at Branch and Area level
In every county, ICMSA-elected officers at local branch level play an active role in the association. These local executives elect our 101-strong national council who meet four times annually.
 
National Council Members
The National Council elects a President and Deputy President every three years.

 

ICMSA President 

Denis Drennan Chairperson ICMSA Farm & Rural Affairs Committee - Copy (2)

Our President is Denis Drennan from Co. Kilkenny. He was first elected Farm and Rural Affairs Chairperson in 2017  before being elected Deputy President in April 2022, succeeding Lorcan McCabe.

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  • Telephone

    +353 (0)61 314677

  • Address

    ICMSA Head Office
    John Feely House
    Dublin Road
    Limerick
    V94 KX38