Rural Life
INHFA claims greenways 'running out of steam' due to less users
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has called for a cost-benefit analysis to be carried out on the...
compulsory purchase orders
Rural Life
Farmer loses disputed Capital Gains Tax case with Revenue
By Gordon Deegan A farmer left bereft over a council compulsorily purchasing farmland for €2.85 million has lost out to...
Rural Life
Motorway and greenway projects spark concern for North Cork IFA
Upcoming motorway and greenway projects have sparked concerns for farmers in north Co. Cork, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association...
Rural Life
ICMSA 'guarantees' legal challenges against farmland CPOs
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has said that it can “practically guarantee” legal challenges to apparent political proposals...
Agri-Business
IDA to get stronger powers to acquire private land
Priority legislation due for publication this summer includes a provision on strengthening the Industrial Development Authority’s (IDA) powers to use...
Rural Life
Farmers set to qualify for relief on CPOs
A clarification on the treatment of compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) that widens the criteria to include the holding of land...