Rural Life
No farmers are opposed to greenways but there is a problem with the way they have "been foisted upon them' according to a TD.
Farm families are protesting outside Leinster House to highlight their concerns over the use of CPOs to develop greenway projects.
Agri Politics
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins has said that private property rights must be respected when it comes to greenways.
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Farm families from across the country travelled to Leinster House yesterday (Wednesday, November...
Farmers from across the country are set to protest outside Leinster House later this month over concerns around greenway projects.
The IFA has reiterated that it is totally opposed to the use of Complusory Purchase Orders (CPOs) for greenway projects.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has demanded an "immediate review" of the Greenway Code of Best Practice.
A meeting between the IFA and the UFU has resulted in joint opposition to a proposed greenway in the border region.
Agri-Business
Independent Ireland leader, Michael Collins is urging the Taoiseach to "stand with landowners" and...
The Minister for Transport has announced €67 million in funding for greenways and national roads active travel infrastructure.
Members of the IFA have said that the group is 'here to help farmers' when it comes to CPOs, and that it is absolutely not' in support
Farmers in Co. Cork expressed 'fears and concerns' at a recent meeting with the IFA over planned greenways for the west of the county
A period of public consultation is underway on proposed route options for a new greenway between Caherciveen and Reenard in south Co. Kerry.
Minster Charlie McConalogue fielded questions on ACRES, greenways and the Nature Restoration Law at the AGM of the INHFA in recent days.
The majority of farmers would object or consider objecting to a greenway crossing their land, according to the findings of a new survey.
The INHFA has called for a cost-benefit analysis to be carried out on the greenways programme, claiming it is "running out of steam".
Cork County Council has invited members of the public to have their say on early-stage plans for two new greenway projects in Co. Cork.
Kerry County Council spent around €4.5 million to progress the construction of the South Kerry Greenway in 2023.
Kerry County Council said a public consultation is to begin next week on a proposed greenway linking the towns of Tralee and Listowel.
Cork County Council appointed consultant AECOM-ROD Alliance as technical advisors to progress the first phase of the West Cork Greenway.
Cork County Council has announced that a design consultancy firm has been appointed for the initial phases of the Cork to Kinsale Greenway.
The greenway will act as a connection corridor between Ballina and Dromineer and will also improve access to a number of tourist attractions.
A delegation from the IFA met with executives from Cork and Waterford county councils this week to discuss concerns over a proposed greenway.
