Rural Life
Louth councillor demands greenway be scrapped to protect farmers
A Louth county councillor has called for the Dundalk to Carlingford Greenway plan to be scrapped in order “to protect...
CPO
Rural Life
N/M20 motorway letter 'does not confirm' intentions to issue CPOs
The project team behind the proposed N/M20 Cork to Limerick motorway have confirmed landowners who recently received a letter outlining...
Sponsored
Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Podcast
Listen: Law and the Land - rights of way and CPO
In this episode of the limited podcast series, senior Agriland journalist Aisling O’Brien and Kerry-based solicitor Deirdre Flynn examine the...
Agri-Business
Agriland to launch exclusive new limited series legal podcast
A brand new limited podcast series on many of the pressing legal aspects of farming in Ireland will be released...
Rural Life
Minister: 'Private Wires' policy due before end of year
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has said that the government will bring forward a policy on...
Agri Politics
Green Party plan for more water inspectors and vacant property CPOs
The Green Party has published its local election manifesto which outlines actions such as compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) for vacant...
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...
Agri-Business
Advice: How to deal with a CPO on your land
In a new series of articles on Agriland, agricultural consultant, Philip Farrelly explores the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) deals on...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
Proposal to extend CPO powers is 'alarming' for land rights
Deputy president of the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA), Denis Drennan has said that the government’s current proposal...
Agri-Business
Video: No mention of CPO in Nature Restoration Law - Green MEP
The is no mention of a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for lands in the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law, an...
Rural Life
Ryan 'not promoting' CPOs for national parks
Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan “is not promoting” the use of compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) in order...
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
'Heartbroken' farm family fears the worst if greenway goes ahead
The deeds to a portion of land that the old Mallow to Dungarvan railway line once ran through are sitting...
Rural Life
Changes to allow Irish Water seek planning permission before CPO
Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Peter Burke, has signed new regulations aimed at...
Sponsored
Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Rural Life
South Kerry Greenway: 'This was a lifeline. I still believe it will happen'
When the news emerged this week that two legal challenges have been brought to the High Court in relation to...
Environment
'No amount of scone sales will mitigate severing a farm in 2'
Consultation and respecting the wishes of landowners is key to any greenway strategy or proposals, according to the Irish Cattle...
Rural Life
'CPO threat for landowners on cycle routes in Kerry and Galway'
Minister Shane Ross is reneging on his commitment to bring about a comprehensive consultation process on how to deliver cycling...