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Who gets the payments when CAP entitlements disappear?

Farmers renegotiating land leases face uncertainty over who will benefit from future CAP payments if entitlements are abolished. Tax consultant Aisling Meehan explains the implications.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Who gets the payments when CAP entitlements disappear?

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A5 farmers must be fairly compensated

A5 farmers must be fairly compensated

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

High Court judge slaps down latest appeal against €175m Kilkenny wind farm

High Court judge slaps down latest appeal against €175m Kilkenny wind farm

NEWS 5 October 2026

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

NEWS 30 September 2026

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

RENEWABLES 23 September 2026

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Legal: can a solicitor charge me for handover of my father's will?

Legal: can a solicitor charge me for handover of my father's will?

An executor living far from his late father's solicitor is being asked to pay a fee and sign forms before the original will is released. Aisling Meehan explains the Law Society's guidance on fees.

CL-IFJHOME 29 July 2026

Agri Food Regulator announces new legal and research unit

Agri Food Regulator announces new legal and research unit

With 20 years’ experience working across regulated industries in private practice, Ciara O’Gorman, a solicitor, will lead the provision of comprehensive legal advice across the regulator.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Succession: what’s the big deal farm families?

Succession: what’s the big deal farm families?

David Clarke explores some of the main issues behind succession in farming

FARMER WRITES 29 July 2026

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

The 800ac solar farm in east Cork would be one of the biggest in the country and involve 10 landowners.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Over 2,600 cattle and sheep seized by Department

Over 2,600 cattle and sheep seized by Department

Cattle and sheep seized and euthanised by the Department over a five-year period revealed.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Dairy farmer mounts court challenge to overturn milk sale ban

Dairy farmer mounts court challenge to overturn milk sale ban

Seán Coughlan wants the High Court to allow him to sell milk, as he hopes to mount a wider challenge against the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Carlow duck farmer wins latest court battle with Department

Carlow duck farmer wins latest court battle with Department

A judicial review brought by the Department of Agriculture has failed to overturn the District Court verdict in favour of poultry farmer John Fitzgerald.

NEWS 29 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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