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Legal aspects of planting land
Aisling Meehan
When making a decision to plant land, land owners need to be aware of legal obligations including the permanent change of use of land and the obligation to replant, writes Aisling Meehan.
1 September 2024 News
HSA launches inspection campaign for working at heights on farms
The HSA said the main hazards when working at height are falls from ladders, unprotected edges of roofs and falls through fragile roof materials.
28 August 2024 News
Land tax on farmland is unfair, says Chambers
Minister Chambers added that his sole objective is to bring a solution forward which ensures that active farmers are not liable for this tax and that land hoarders are taxed.
Judge cites Father Ted in High Court row over Westmeath land
A dispute between five Westmeath brothers over the estate of their mother, the late Mary Conway ended up in the High Court.
21 August 2024 News
Legal query: road to be taken in charge by local authority
When the owners and users of a laneway want the county council to take over responsiblity for a road, an uncooperative owner can make the process difficult. Aisling Meehan sets out the legal options.
21 August 2024 Consumer
Teagasc to host succession clinics in October
The clinics are designed to help farm families through the process of and all aspects that need to be considered when transferring the family farm.
19 August 2024 News
Legal challenge to English badger cull
Another legal challenge has been launched in England against badger culling
14 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Kerry Co-op brings in the big guns for arbitration resolution
Fresh legal representation engaged by co-op to resolve arbitration roadblock.
14 August 2024 News
Solar sows discontent in Carlow community
Stephen Robb reports from a community meeting in Carlow where residents have mixed views about proposals for a solar farm in their area.
14 August 2024 News
Retailers not playing ball with regulator
A number of retailers have not provided data requested by the Agri-Food Regulator in relation to the egg supply chain.
24 July 2024 News
Barne Estate showdown in March 2025
There will be no shortage of moolah for the legal teams on each side of the Barne Estate dispute, the Dealer reckons.
24 July 2024 Dealer
Legal query: can I redirect assets under a will to try qualify for agri reliefs?
When property is left to you unexpectedly, there can be scope to redirect assets under a will to try qualify for agri tax reliefs, writes Aisling Meehan.
24 July 2024 Consumer