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Farmer granted farm in court ordered to pay €350,000 legal costs
James Hanly
The longstanding case revolves around the plaintiff, Mr Naylor, challenging the last will of his late father Michael Hoare, who died in 2007.
27 November 2024 News
Regulator says it can act fast once farmers submit evidence
The Agri-Food Regulator has said it will respond promptly to farmer complaints of alleged breaches of supply chain law, once it gets its hands on evidence.
20 November 2024 News
Limerick calf cruelty case adjourned to January
A Limerick farmer faces charges of over 350 alleged animal cruelty offences relating to dead calves.
Asba Meats convicted in court for non-payment for cattle
Gordon Deegan reports from Ennis District Court, where the Agri-Food Regulator secured its first conviction for a breach of the unfair trading practices (UTP) regulations.
19 November 2024 News
Moyvalley Meats fined €4,000 for emissions breaches
The Co Kildare-based beef and lamb processor appeared in Naas District Court on Monday 4 November.
19 November 2024 News
Man who shot farmer who was herding cattle avoids jail
A judge has imposed a suspended two year prison term on Adrian Collins (48) of Enagh, Kilkishen for the reckless discharge of a shot-gun where he shot a farming neighbour, writes Gordon Deegan.
14 November 2024 News
Legal wrangling continues in Barne Estate row
Mr Justice Michael Twomey extended the limit to supply previously privileged documentation due to counsel for Magnier having to read through 2,000 documents.
13 November 2024 News
Farmer who had 17 dead calves on his land given 'one more chance'
A farmer from Co Cork appeared before Judge Monika Leech at Clonakilty District Court. David Forsythe reports
7 November 2024 News
Court orders Magnier to disclose documents in Barne Estate row
The Coolmore boss had claimed legal privilege over 10 documents in his case against the defendants, Barne Estate Limited, Richard Thomson Moore and associated companies.
7 November 2024 News
Teagasc wins battle over €40,000 discrimination payout
Deputy chair of the Labour Court Katie Connolly has found that the State agricultural advisory body did not discriminate against Paula Reid on the grounds of gender, reports Gordon Deegan.
23 October 2024 News
Turf cutters lose Supreme Court appeal over habitats law
Gerry Gearty and Seán Beirne have traditionally exercised turbary rights at Cloneen Bog in Co Longford.
18 October 2024 News
Legal case leads to RHI sanctions being lifted
The development comes after a successful legal challenge by local lorry and machinery dealership Dennison Commercials Ltd.
16 October 2024 Northern Ireland