Rural Life
Up to 100 landowners attended a meeting in relation to the South Kerry Greenway project last evening (Thursday, June 11).
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food has heard the average cost of greenway projects is around €2 million per kilometre.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) will appear before the Joint Committee on Agriculture to discuss the impact of greenways on farmers.
Greenways
The Department of Transport has appointed consultants to carry out a review of the national strategy on greenways.
The ICMSA has met with Cork County Council on greenways, saying that trust between landowners and the council has been 'badly damaged'.
Agri Politics
Several landowners with claims agreed are still waiting on payment from compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) for the South Kerry Greenway.
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There should be "no CPO" for recreational greenways across private farmland or family homes, farmers and landowners urged today.
The Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will hear about the impacts of greenways, railways and road projects on farmers.
Kerry County Council has launched a public consultation on the construction of another section of the South Kerry Greenway.
Farmers have urged for greenways to utilise public lands "wherever possible".
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) met with representatives of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to outline concerns over greenways.
Environment
Engagement between landowners and greenways project teams is critical to avoid "severance of farm holdings" according to minister.
There is a government commitment to “expanding our active travel and greenway infrastructure network”, according to Minister Darragh O'Brien.
Funding of €360 million has been announced today (Monday, January 19) for active travel and...
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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.
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins has said that private property rights must be respected when it comes to greenways.
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.
