For the last five or six years there has been uncertainty in relation to how the Department would treat land leased to developers to build solar farms and how this impacts upon your ability to claim your Basic Payment Scheme. We advised clients that there was a risk that all the land occupied by the
View the webinar of Teagasc’s Farm Business Options Series which took place on Tuesday, 27 October. Webinar host, Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy & Rural Development Specialist was joined by James McDonnell, Teagasc Farm Management Specialist, James Staines, Principal, Staines Law & Declan McEvoy, Head of Tax, IFAC to discuss Solar Photovoltaic (PV) – questions for
Staines Law are looking for Solicitor interested in a flexible role in the area of property and probate. Are you a Solicitor who is:- • coming back into the workforce;• working on building up a following; • interested in a fee sharing arrangement; Have capacity in your current practice?; • looking for part time/
At Staines Law we are pleased to announce the launch of a new online video consultation service for clients in the agri sector in Ireland. Clients will be able to book consultations at times to suit them. Book online through http://www.staineslaw.ie • For a fixed fee of €175 to include VAT the consultation will cover
Compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) can have a devastating effect on a family farm. In a recent article for the Irish Farmers Journal 2020 Land Report @farmersjournal I took a look at the options open to farmers Hearing that your farm may be subject to a CPO for a new road, light rail, IDA or local
James Staines of Staines Law will be one of the speakers at the Energy in Agriculture conference, covering Legal Considerations Concerning Renewable Energy Developments. There has been substantial growth in renewables in particular over the last 12 – 18 months. In addition to the more established wind energy, there has been massive expansion in solar
