Concern is being expressed at what’s being described as ‘discriminatory’ proposals towards farmers in the new County Development Plan.
New proposals show only landowners with 20 hectares or more will be legally recognised as farmers here going forward.
It could lead to issues in terms of planning and entitlements on lands of lower density in the future, if the plan gets signed off on in its current form.
Lissycasey-based Fianna Fail Councillor PJ Kelly believes it will lead to ‘privileged’ landowners benefitting the most.
