Pat Smith sues IFA for €2m over ten years

FORMER IFA boss Pat Smith has brought two legal cases against the organisation seeking €2m in payments — €1m now and a further €1m over the next decade.

The former general secretary wants the IFA to issue an unconditional reference concerning his contribution to the Association and to transfer ownership of a car to him.

Mr Smith wants the IFA to issue a press statement recognising the voluntary nature of his resignation.

One of the cases is aimed at securing enforcement of a November 19, 2015 agreement which Mr Smith says is valid, effective and enforceable.

In his second case, he alleges he was defamed by the IFA and has issued a claim for damages, including aggravated damages.

Both cases were in separate High Court lists last week via pre-trial motions on behalf of Mr Smith’s side for judgment in default of defence.

Such motions are not unusual in cases where a plaintiff is anxious to get their case on and were struck out on consent of the sides with no details disclosed.

Dates for the hearing of both cases have yet to be fixed.

In his case over the alleged November 2015 agreement, Mr Smith wants orders for specific performance of that agreement or, alternatively, orders requiring the IFA pay him €1m now, which he claims is due in consideration of his resignation.