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Legal Query : why can I not qualify for a full pension?

A farmer who has paid tax and PRSI since taking over the family farm in his mid-30s has been shocked to learn he will not qualify for a full State pension.

CONSUMER 7 January 2026

Legal Query : why can I not qualify for a full pension?

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Rule change to widow’s pension this year

Rule change to widow’s pension this year

MONEY MENTOR 23 December 2025

How to structure a farm purchase tax efficiently

How to structure a farm purchase tax efficiently

MONEY MENTOR 10 December 2025

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

MONEY MENTOR 19 November 2025

Why can’t I leave my farm to my son in my will?

Why can’t I leave my farm to my son in my will?

Why can’t I leave my farm to my son in my will?

L2 12 November 2025

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Is arbitration or agreement the better option for me?

Is arbitration or agreement the better option for me?

Agree CPO compensation with the local authority or arbitration? Here's what to consider.

L2 13 August 2025

Navigating claims after accidents on the farm

Navigating claims after accidents on the farm

Farming has lots of dangers, so it’s vital to know what to do if accidents happen.

L2 13 August 2025

Legal query: Green Cert tax breaks and grant benefits explained

Legal query: Green Cert tax breaks and grant benefits explained

In this week's legal query, Aisling Meehan looks at whether it is worth a 38-year-old only-child who is due to inherit a farm in doing the Green Cert.

MONEY MENTOR 13 August 2025

10 expert tips for planning a successful succession

10 expert tips for planning a successful succession

Some of the most common questions when it comes to putting together a succession plan.

CONSUMER 13 August 2025

Eight steps to succession: essential planning guide

Eight steps to succession: essential planning guide

Talking about succession plans now can avoid conflict and upset later.

L2 13 August 2025

Get your affairs in order to protect your family

Get your affairs in order to protect your family

A few simple steps can make things a lot more manageable in the event of illness or untimely death.

CONSUMER 13 August 2025

Legal advice: succession planning and collaborative farming

Legal advice: succession planning and collaborative farming

There are many collaboration options for landowners and farmers when it comes to succession, writes solicitor Aisling Meehan.

CONSUMER 13 August 2025

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Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

For Offaly dairy and sheep farmers, husband-and-wife team Ann Maire Butterfield and Stephen McQuade, AAA Golden Maverick has always been part of the story.

Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

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