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Katriona Kinsella on 17 Feb 2021
Listen: hammers up for Wexford property
Auctioneer Jim Kinsella discusses the property market and outlook for 2021 with Katriona Kinsella, and also shares advice for buying and selling properties.
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.
Aisling Meehan on 11 Nov 2020
Who is responsible for an animal that died at the mart?
Our agri solicitor Aisling Meehan answers a reader query in relation to who is responsible for the cost of an animal that died at the mart with the seller at home abiding by COVID-19 restrictions.
Aisling Meehan on 11 Nov 2020
Legal Matters: who is responsible for an animal that died at the mart?
Our agri solicitor Aisling Meehan answers a reader query in relation to an unfortunate incident at a mart while adhering to COVID-19 restrictions
Aisling Meehan on 07 Oct 2020
Legal: what’s my liability if I block drains under the rewetting scheme?
Agri solicitor Aisling Meehan answers a reader query in relation to the legal liability a farmer may face if he floods a neighbours land when he blocks drains on his own land.
Aisling Meehan on 07 Oct 2020
Legal matters: what’s my liability if I block drains under the rewetting scheme?
Solicitor Aisling Meehan answers a reader query in relation to the legal liability a farmer may face if he floods a neighbour's land when he blocks drains on his own land.
Aisling Meehan on 07 Aug 2020
Legal Matters: tax implications of my nephew buying my house
Solicitor Aisling Meehan responds to a reader’s query who is worried about the possible tax implications that would be imposed should their nephew buy their house
Aisling Meehan on 05 Aug 2020
Tax implications of my nephew buying my house
Solicitor Aisling Meehan responds to a reader’s query who is worried about the possible tax implications that would be imposed should their nephew buy their house
Contributor on 28 Jun 2020
Legal Matters: 'Permission to cross cows over my field'
Can you give permission to a neighbour to use your field to cross his cows, without devaluing your land? Solicitor Aisling Meehan responds to a reader’s query.
Contributor on 24 Jun 2020
Legal Matters: 'Permission to cross cows over my field'
Can you give permission to a neighbour to use your field to cross his cows, without devaluing your land? Solicitor Aisling Meehan responds to a reader’s query.
Contributor on 16 May 2020
Legal: promise of property under a will
What are your rights when the transfer of the farm is more of a 'promise' than a concrete agreement? Solicitor Aisling Meehan explains the concept of promissory estoppel.
Amii McKeever on 13 May 2020
Promise of property under a will
What are your rights when the transfer of the farm is more of a 'promise' than a concrete agreement. Solicitor Aisling Meehan explains promissory estoppel
Contributor on 15 Apr 2020
‘Do I have to act as an executor under my brother‘s will?‘
Solicitor Aisling Meehan responds to a reader query in relation being appointed as an executor to a will.
Amii McKeever on 01 Apr 2020
Making a will during self-isolation
An upsurge in demand for wills to be drafted has spurred the Law society into issuing new guidelines to its members. Amii McKeever writes
Contributor on 04 Mar 2020
Losing the power to decide
Without an enduring power of attorney, if the farmer is incapacitated, the court – not the spouse – may decide it is best for the person to get full-time care and the farm sold to pay for it.
Aisling Meehan on 12 Feb 2020
Legal Matters: does work in the home give you any legal entitlements?
Have you given up your career to work in the home? In terms of the farm and family home, what do you actually own? Solicitor Aisling Meehan answers your queries.
Aisling Meehan on 22 Jan 2020
How can a farmer’s wife get divorced?
On our new legal page, running every three weeks, agri solicitor Aisling Meehan advises a reader on the course of action to follow when wishing to get a divorce
Maria Moynihan on 16 Oct 2019
'It's not just about disability, it's about ability'
A diagnosis of muscular dystrophy at 14 did not stop Aisling Glynn becoming a solicitor; or using her voice, writes Maria Moynihan
Odile Evans on 17 Jul 2019
Have you thought about making a will?
If a farmer dies before making a will it can create problems in families. Odile Evans takes a look at making a will and what you need to look at in terms of farm schemes when a farm changes ownership.
Amii McKeever on 08 May 2019
Always plenty of difficult conversations to be had in farming
The purpose of the AgriAware open farm days is to educate children about where their food comes from. These conversations need to be had and there are plenty of other difficult conversations