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Greenways development approach ‘needs review’ – IFA

April 9, 2019

The recent publication of research by Teagasc and NUI Galway has been said to highlight the need to review the current approach to…

Minister Cannon joins Cavan in ruling out greenway CPOs

October 1, 2018

Environment

Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has recently said that he is ruling out Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs)…

Cavan authorities rule out use of CPOs in greenway project

August 14, 2018

Environment

There are “no plans to use compulsory purchase orders” (CPOs) to develop greenways in Co. Cavan, according to a recent statement from Cavan…

‘No amount of scone sales will mitigate severing a farm in 2’

July 23, 2018

Environment

Consultation and respecting the wishes of landowners is key to any greenway strategy or proposals, according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’…

Greenways: ‘Threatening compulsory land acquisitions’ will not work

July 20, 2018

Environment

Greenways will not work if threatening compulsory land acquisitions is the strategy used, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Environmental chairman Thomas…

Greenway agronomist gets ‘green light’

June 28, 2018

Agri Politics

It is understood that an agreement has been reached to appoint an agronomist to all future greenway projects. It is also suggested that future…

Kerry farmers: ‘Yes to greenways; no to CPOs’

June 27, 2018

Rural Life

A delegation from the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) will meet with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross this afternoon (Wednesday, June…

Strategy for the development of greenways to be published by the end of Q2

April 25, 2018

Rural Life

The strategy for the development of greenways in Ireland is expected to be published by the end of the second quarter of 2018.…

Farmers affected by greenways ‘not treated properly’

March 12, 2018

N.Ireland

Local councils are not treating farmers involved in greenways projects fairly, the Ulster Farmer’s Union (UFU) has warned. The 25-year greenways plan will…

CPO announcement on Greenways ‘has left many farmers angered’

October 23, 2017

Rural Life

The threat of Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) must be removed as a means of acquiring land for non-essential infrastructure projects such as greenways,…

€10,000 in funding approved for controversial Dublin to Galway greenway

July 31, 2017

Rural Life

Some €11.4 million has been approved for the funding of 219 rural recreational developments around the country, the Department of Rural and Community…