Rural Life
A group of farmers whose lands will be affected by the South Kerry Greenway have voiced serious concerns over how the project is progressing.
A period of public consultation is underway on proposed route options for a new greenway between Caherciveen and Reenard in south Co. Kerry.
Kerry County Council has commenced the tender process for the construction of an 8km stretch of the South Kerry Greenway.
Kerry County Council spent around €4.5 million to progress the construction of the South Kerry Greenway in 2023.
Construction of the South Kerry Greenway will take at least three years to complete, according to Kerry County Council.
The first section of the South Kerry Greenway is expected to open in 2024, according to Kerry County Council.
Kerry County Council has confirmed that landowners impacted by the South Kerry Greenway have been issued with notices to treat.
Kerry County Council is set to engage with landowners as it prepares to acquire the lands needed for the South Kerry Greenway.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has said that it remains committed to developing greenway projects that work with farmers and landowners.
The Supreme Court has rejected two legal appeals that were lodged against the South Kerry Greenway project.
Councillor Michael Cahill has expressed his "joy" at the decision of the High Court to rule in favour of the South Kerry Greenway.
Today, October 6, is a "massive day" for the proposed South Kerry Greenway - and for "generations...
The High Court has today (Monday, July 12) dismissed the judicial reviews brought against the South Kerry Greenway.
The judicial review hearings in relation to the South Kerry Greenway are due to take place in the High Court this week (June 23 - 25).
Two legal challenges have been brought to the High Court this week in relation to the South Kerry Greenway.
Environment
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has said that consultation remains the "best approach" for developing greenway projects.
An Bord Pleanála has given approval for a greenway from Reenard (near Caherciveen) to Glenbeigh in south Kerry.
The South Kerry Greenway saga has been given another date of conclusion - but according to Healy-Rae, delays will be of "little surprise".
The more time that passes, the more frustration that is felt by the local community near the route of the proposed South Kerry Greenway.
Landowners along the route of the proposed South Kerry Greenway are "worried" about the dangers posed by machinery and general farm work.
A "climate of distrust" has taken hold between Kerry County Council and landowners in the county, according to a greenway action group.
The use of CPO's on farms by Kerry County Council has been labelled as "divisive and heavy-handed" by the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA).
A hearing is currently ongoing regarding the proposed South Kerry Greenway project, with up to 40 landowners set to raise their concerns.
