Legal
David Wright on 26 Feb 2021
Lyons orders halt to construction at ports
Permanent border control facilities at four Northern Ireland ports are due to be completed later this year
David Wright on 17 Feb 2021
Arguments put forward for Supreme Appeal Panel
Two main arguments have been put as to why a Supreme Panel should have the final say in appeals made against DAERA decisions.
Barry Cassidy on 10 Feb 2021
Tighter rules on wormers to cost farmers
The Department has faced strong criticism from licenced merchants, co-ops, and other industry stakeholders over its approach to new EU rules on prescribing animal medicines.
Lorcan Allen on 05 Feb 2021
High Court rules against FBD over COVID-19 insurance
The landmark ruling by the High Court means over 1,000 publicans in Ireland will be able to make insurance claims to cover the impact of COVID-19 on their business.
David Wright on 03 Feb 2021
New appeals process to be independent of DAERA
Legislation will be brought forward that will give final decision making powers to an independent panel.
Peter McCann on 03 Feb 2021
RHI claimants to fight on in court
Participants in the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme in Northern Ireland are pressing ahead with more legal action.
David Wright on 28 Jan 2021
DAERA to change farm appeals process
Legislation will be brought forward that will give final decision making powers to an independent panel.
David Wright on 27 Jan 2021
Farm lobby to put case to MLAs on appeals
The current appeal process is expected to the subject of an inquiry by the Stormont Agriculture committee
Peter McCann on 20 Jan 2021
Minister warns of more Irish Sea issues
Further problems with the NI protocol are likely to emerge, a UK government minister has said
Stephen Robb on 19 Jan 2021
Dutch criminals launder €150m through potato exports to Africa
The annual report from the Netherlands Fiscal Information and Investigation Service showed that Dutch criminals ‘exported’ at least €150m worth of produce to Africa in the last five years.
Aisling Meehan on 17 Jan 2021
Legal query: who is responsible for a fallen tree?
Agri solicitor Aisling Meehan explains the laws surrounded felling trees, hedgerow maintenance and your rights regarding growth on borders with neighbouring farms.
Aisling Meehan on 13 Jan 2021
Who is responsible for a fallen tree?
Agri solicitor Aisling Meehan explains the laws surrounded felling trees, hedgerow maintenance and your rights regarding growth on borders with neighbouring farms.
David Wright on 13 Jan 2021
Challenge put to MLAs on appeals process
Three options have been put to MLAs on the Stormont Agriculture committee.
Stephen Robb on 12 Jan 2021
UK grants emergency use of sugar beet pesticide
Sugar beet crops all across the EU and the UK have suffered severe losses in 2020 from beet virus yellows.
Phelim O'Neill on 06 Jan 2021
Make transparency a condition for factory grants
The Government announcement of €100m for Irish factories will be money well spent but it should have been used as a lever to progress the transparency issue
Letters to the Editor on 22 Dec 2020
Letter in response to Aisling Meehan column
"Who is responsible for an animal that died at the mart" - P.J Buckley, chief executive, GVM Group
David Wright on 22 Dec 2020
Dispute unresolved over cost of Judicial Review
A Co Down-based farm business that won a judicial review against DAERA is continuing to fight to recover court costs
Niall Hurson on 16 Dec 2020
State makes a U-turn on Level 5 shooting ban
The State has agreed to make a substantial contribution towards the NARGC’s legal costs.
Niall Hurson on 15 Dec 2020
Sheep and goat census forms on the way to farmers
Census forms are making their way to sheep and goat farmers for the annual sheep and goat census.
Aisling Meehan on 09 Dec 2020
Legal Matters: ‘Who is legally responsible for cattle kept on B&B?’
Agri solicitor Aisling Meehan answers a reader query in relation to the responsibilities that fall on a heifer contract rearer.