Planning permission

Reader query: do I need planning permission for my handling facilities?

Martin Merrick details some of the ins and outs regarding planning permission and handling facilities for both sheep and cattle.

BUILDINGS 1 July 2026

Reader query: do I need planning permission for my handling facilities?

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275ac Longford solar farm set for planning battle

275ac Longford solar farm set for planning battle

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Colm McCarthy: policy silos are leading to housing sprawl

Colm McCarthy: policy silos are leading to housing sprawl

The housing affordability crisis is exacerbated by the political structure of decision-making.

VIEWPOINTS 27 May 2026

Carlow set for major €2bn energy project

Carlow set for major €2bn energy project

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NEWS 27 May 2026

Ireland referred to EU court over private peat cutting

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Sticking to specs with your TAMS meal bin

Sticking to specs with your TAMS meal bin

Martin Merrick outlines some of the specifications required in order to secure TAMS funding for meal bins, as well as some of the optional extras farmers may wish to choose.

INFRASTRUCTURE 27 May 2026

275ac solar farm set for Longford

275ac solar farm set for Longford

The project received multiple submissions and objections, but was ultimately granted permission, subject to 22 conditions including the payment of €676,800 to Longford County Council.

NEWS 27 May 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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