Forestry
TD: Dead ash trees near roads pose 'a serious risk to people'
The countryside is “full of dead ash trees, many of which are by roadsides” which in turn could pose a...
Landowners
Rural Life
Landowners impacted by North-South Interconnector offered around €40m
Eirgrid has confirmed that approximately €40m in compensation has been offered to landowners as part of the voluntary easement scheme...
Agri-Business
Some farmers 'worried sick' about RZLT - Kerrane
Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture, Claire Kerrane has said that some farmers are very concerned about the potential tax bills...
Rural Life
Countdown to April 1 deadline for next RZLT submissions
Landowners have until April 1 to make submissions to the relevant Local Authority on whether their land meets the criteria...
Agri-Business
EirGrid: CPO to be sought for North-South Interconnector lands
EirGrid has confirmed that ESB Networks to seek permission for a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) where agreement has not been...
Rural Life
Landowners have one month to make a RZLT submission
Landowners who wish to make a submission regarding land meeting or not meeting the criteria for inclusion of residential zoned...
Rural Life
Local authorities publish new draft RZLT maps
Local authorities around the country have published new draft maps for the controversial Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT). The publication...
Environment
New bill which aims to 'protect hedgerows' to be launched
A new bill, drafted on a pro-bono basis by a group of barristers, which aims to “protect hedgerows” will be...
Agri-Business
Almost 400 landowners consider EirGrid pylon compensation offers
EirGrid has written to almost 400 landowners detailing proposed compensation offers for hosting infrastructure, including pylons, on their lands for...
Agri-Business
LDA to buy private sites from landowners for affordable housing
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has today (Friday, July 21) announced that it is seeking expressions of interest from landowners...
Rural Life
Gardaí appeal to landowners as cocaine found on Donegal coast
Gardaí have made an appeal to landowners as they continue to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of...
Agri-Business
Law Reform Commission recommends overhaul of CPO process
The Law Reform Commission (LRC) has recommended a major overhaul of the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) system following a review...
Rural Life
Call for greater safeguards for landowners after alleged assault
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called on the government to ensure greater safeguards for landowners in the wake of...
Environment
Wicklow landowners fined €1,000 for burning vegetation
Two landowners in Co. Wicklow have been fined under the Wildlife Act for burning vegetation out of season, the Department...
Rural Life
Limerick council hears farmer is 'tormented' by trespassers
A Co. Limerick farmer is being “tormented” by young trespassers on his land through a neighbouring housing estate, citing fears...
Rural Life
First phase of Kerry greenway project officially opened
The initial phase of a greenway project in Co. Kerry has been officially opened today (Friday, June 24) for cyclists...
Environment
IFI: Warning issued as landowner fined for disturbance of river habitat
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has appealed to landowners to make contact with the agency before carrying out works on or...
Rural Life
INHFA AGM: Sites on private land 'advertised as places of interest'
Sites such as old ruins and buildings on private land are being advertised as “places of interest to visit” without,...