Legal
Contributor on 09 Jun 2021
Managing difficult behaviour on boards
Bad behaviour is a frequent problem on boards and we all have war stories etched in our memories. Having a toolkit to deal with it will help maintain a positive board team, writes Karen Brosnan.
Aisling Meehan on 02 Jun 2021
Rights of way part two: law on public access to land under review
Agri-solicitor Aisling Meehan continues her four-part series on rights of way, the law change coming later this year and what that means for your farm.
Contributor on 02 Jun 2021
Corporate Governance: developing the right board
In part three of our four-part Corporate Governance series with Karen Brosnan, we discuss the elements needed to develop an effective board.
Aisling Meehan on 19 May 2021
Legal: rights of way – a ticking timebomb?
The deadline for registering a Right of Way is fast approaching – agri solicitor Aisling Meehan outlines who will be affected by the new registration law and what you need to know.
Contributor on 19 May 2021
What are my responsibilities as a board director?
Are you a board director and unsure what your obligations are? This is part one of a four part series, in which corporate governance expert, Karen Brosnan will guide you through what you need to know.
Niall Hurson on 17 May 2021
High Court gives An Taisce two weeks to justify Belview appeal
A court date has been set to decide whether the heritage body has grounds for appeal.
David Wright on 12 May 2021
Poots outlines direction for future appeals
New legislation to give decision-making powers to the Independent Panel at Stage 2 of an appeals process will apply to new schemes DAERA brings forward in future.
Phelim O'Neill on 12 May 2021
FBD provides €65m for pub claims
Provision for business interruption claims means FBD profits for 2020 shrank to €5m compared with €112m the previous year.
Niall Hurson on 04 May 2021
IFA employment seminar to address legal and insurance issues
IFA has partnered with HR Duo, a HR specialist company, to offer members a professional employment service.
David Wright on 28 Apr 2021
Clear direction for new appeals process
While industry stakeholders will be asked for their views, there seems to be a strong consensus on what needs to happen
Niall Hurson on 28 Apr 2021
Bord na Móna ‘falls short’ on commitment to farmers – ICMSA
The ICMSA has said that the commitment does not give the degree of legal certainty that neighbouring farmers expect.
Aisling Meehan on 21 Apr 2021
Receiver sale of land
Can an assigned receiver sell my land to try and clear a debt? What if I have that land leased? Agri solicitor Aisling Meehan responds to a reader query
Stephen Robb on 21 Apr 2021
Know the rules when using a farm drone
If your drone is over 250g in weight or has a camera you must register under new rules which came into effect from 1 January.
David Wright on 21 Apr 2021
DAERA consider options for 100+ historic appeals
In over 100 appeal cases since 2005, DAERA did not accept the recommendations made by an Independent Panel
Amy Forde on 16 Apr 2021
Judge reserves judgement in Lidl IFA case
On 19 March, Lidl launched legal proceedings against the IFA over an ad which highlighted that milk for sale in Lidl came from non-existent dairies.
David Wright on 14 Apr 2021
Shannon appeals to farm organisations
The Strangford MP has been at the forefront of a campaign to establish a new farm appeals process in NI.
The Dealer on 14 Apr 2021
Trust the key to Kerry deal
Kerry Co-op’s bid to buy into Kerry Group's Irish business is in danger of imploding
Amy Forde on 14 Apr 2021
Lidl and IFA in court on Friday
On Monday, legal counsel for Lidl sought and was granted further time to submit a replying affidavit to the IFA.
David Wright on 31 Mar 2021
Stormont Agriculture Committee backs Poots on appeals
The chair of the Committee, Declan McAleer has written to the Minister expressing support for a new appeal process in NI
David Wright on 24 Mar 2021
Poots to decide on farmer appeals
Recommendations made by an Independent Panel at Stage 2 of the appeal process will go to Minister Poots for a final decision.