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Regulator says it can act fast once farmers submit evidence

The Agri-Food Regulator has said it will respond promptly to farmer complaints of alleged breaches of supply chain law, once it gets its hands on evidence.

27 November 2024 NEWS

Over 6,000 NI farmers send ‘clear message’

Thousands of NI farmers gathered in Lisburn on Monday evening for a UFU rally on inheritance tax.

20 November 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Warning for ‘kneejerk’ inheritance tax plans

Peter McCann reports from a UFU meeting in Limavady addressed by Peter Brown from the Agricultural Law Association

6 November 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Editorial: the altruistic act of organ donation

In any given year, there are approximately 600 people on the national organ transplant list, writes Ciara Leahy.

6 November 2024
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Commission failed to prevent Wojciechowski conflict of interest - EU ombudsman

The complaint was made by an organisation representing Polish farmers, who lodged a complaint concerning Polish agricultural legislation.

1 November 2024 NEWS
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Laws of the land market: how Ireland compares to Europe

Caitríona Morrissey and Declan O'Brien examine the control of land sales in Europe, including some states that dictate minimum and maximum prices, and who can buy.

23 October 2024 NEWS
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Turf cutters lose Supreme Court appeal over habitats law

Gerry Gearty and Seán Beirne have traditionally exercised turbary rights at Cloneen Bog in Co Longford.

18 October 2024 NEWS

Legal: can the State claw back my late dad's pension?

Many older people don’t realise that there may be a repayment of their pension to the State after they die, writes Aishling Meehan.

16 October 2024
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Labelling of organic imports must comply with EU law, court rules

It comes after German drinks manufacturer, Herbaria, was ordered to remove the EU organic production logo, known as ‘inter alia’, from one of its beverages.

7 October 2024 NEWS