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CPO

105 farms impacted by road scheme which includes Adare bypass

Agri-Business

4 days ago

105 farms impacted by road scheme which includes Adare bypass

By Gordon Deegan Limerick County Council has paid out €36.03 million to landowners to date,...

Committee to discuss impact of CPO use for greenways

Greenways

20 days ago

Committee to discuss impact of CPO use for greenways

The Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will hear about the impacts of greenways, railways and road projects on farmers.

Under half of landowners on South Kerry Greenway paid

Rural Life

2 months ago

Under half of landowners on South Kerry Greenway paid

Kerry County Council has confirmed that the estimated cost of the South Kerry Greenway project now stands at €72 million.

Galway farmer loses challenge against greenway CPO

Rural Life

3 months ago

Galway farmer loses challenge against greenway CPO

A recent high court ruling found that a CPO can go ahead on a planned section of Connemara greenway, despite objections from a landowner.

Minister stresses importance of 'consultation' between greenways teams and landowners

Environment

3 months ago

Minister stresses importance of 'consultation' between greenways teams and landowners

Engagement between landowners and greenways project teams is critical to avoid "severance of farm holdings" according to minister.

N.Ireland

3 months ago

UFU calls for 'overhaul' of NI compulsory order and vesting rules

UFU called for an “overhaul" of the compulsory purchase and vesting system after a meeting with the Land and Property Services.

UFU calls for 'overhaul' of NI compulsory order and vesting rules

Agri Politics

6 months ago

Greenway CPO process marked by ‘coercive strong-arm practices’ - Collins

Cork South-West TD Michael Collins confronted TII on greenway CPO's during the agency’s appearance before the Oireachtas Transport Committee.

Greenway CPO process marked by ‘coercive strong-arm practices’ - Collins

Video

6 months ago

Greenways protest in Dublin

Farm families from across the country travelled to Leinster House yesterday (Wednesday, November...

Greenways protest in Dublin

Rural Life

6 months ago

Watch: 'There should be no CPOs' when it comes to greenways - Fitzmaurice

No farmers are opposed to greenways but there is a problem with the way they have "been foisted upon them' according to a TD.

Watch: 'There should be no CPOs' when it comes to greenways - Fitzmaurice

Rural Life

7 months ago

Farmers to protest over greenway issues outside Leinster House

Farmers from across the country are set to protest outside Leinster House later this month over concerns around greenway projects.

Farmers to protest over greenway issues outside Leinster House

Agri-Business

8 months ago

Taoiseach urged to 'stand with landowners' on issue of CPOs for greenways

Independent Ireland leader, Michael Collins is urging the Taoiseach to "stand with landowners" and...

Taoiseach urged to 'stand with landowners' on issue of CPOs for greenways

Rural Life

1 year ago

Use of farmland for proposed north-west greenway not 'acceptable'

Farmer representatives have highlighted what they describe as "very serious concerns" regarding the proposed SLNCR greenway

Use of farmland for proposed north-west greenway not 'acceptable'

Rural Life

1 year ago

Farmer anger after Cliffs of Moher 'CPO' recommendation

The IFA said that a report on a walking trail at the Cliffs of Moher has "sent shock waves" after it appeared to recommend CPOs on farmland.

Farmer anger after Cliffs of Moher 'CPO' recommendation

Rural Life

2 years ago

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 local farmers".

Louth councillor demands greenway be scrapped to protect farmers

Rural Life

2 years ago

N/M20 motorway letter 'does not confirm' intentions to issue CPOs

The project team of the proposed N/M20 Cork to Limerick motorway have confirmed landowners who recently received a letter outlining project details "does not confirm an intention of the project to issue a CPO for the acquisition of lands".

N/M20 motorway letter 'does not confirm' intentions to issue CPOs

Podcast

2 years ago

Listen: Law and the Land - rights of way and CPO

In this episode senior, journalist Aisling O'Brien and solicitor Deirdre Flynn examine the issues of rights of way on farmland and CPOs.

Listen: Law and the Land - rights of way and CPO

Agri-Business

2 years ago

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...

Agriland to launch exclusive new limited series legal podcast

Rural Life

2 years ago

Minister: 'Private Wires' policy due before end of year

Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said the government will bring forward a policy on "Private Wires" before the end of this year.

Minister: 'Private Wires' policy due before end of year

Agri Politics

2 years ago

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...

Green Party plan for more water inspectors and vacant property CPOs

Agri-Business

2 years ago

EirGrid: CPO to be sought for North-South Interconnector lands

EirGrid said ESB Networks will seek a CPO where agreement has not been reached on lands needed for the North-South Interconnector Project.

EirGrid: CPO to be sought for North-South Interconnector lands

Agri-Business

2 years ago

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 offer.

Advice: How to deal with a CPO on your land

Rural Life

3 years ago

Proposal to extend CPO powers is 'alarming' for land rights

Denis Drennan has said that the government's current proposal to extend CPO powers to commercial entities is 'alarming'

Proposal to extend CPO powers is 'alarming' for land rights

Agri-Business

3 years ago

Video: No mention of CPO in Nature Restoration Law - Green MEP

The is no mention of compulsory purchase order (CPO) for lands in the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law, an Irish MEP has said.

Video: No mention of CPO in Nature Restoration Law - Green MEP

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