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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.
Aisling Meehan on 17 Mar 2021
Legal Matters: what are your rights with walkers on your land?
Agri-solicitor Aisling Meehan shares the laws surrounding sharing your land with walkers. What are your rights? Are you liable if a walker is hurt?
David Wright on 17 Mar 2021
ACA and NIAPA give views on appeals
The Stormont Agriculture Committee is currently conducting a mini inquiry into the DAERA appeal process for area based schemes
David Wright on 17 Mar 2021
Law changes for flat-rate VAT farmers
The new UK rules are designed to make it clear that the scheme is for smaller farm businesses
David Wright on 10 Mar 2021
DAERA tied up in red tape at NI ports
More documentary checks on goods are being done at NI ports than any other individual country in Europe
Lorcan Allen on 03 Mar 2021
High Court case begins on future of Glanbia cheese plant
The judicial review into Glanbia’s proposed continental cheese plant in Belview got under way this week.
Lorcan Allen on 03 Mar 2021
Kerry Co-op seeks legal advice over potential shareholder vote
The board of Kerry Co-op has sought legal advice over its obligation to hold a shareholder vote on the proposed joint venture deal with Kerry Group.
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.