Drafting of Land Bill approved

Ireland: The Government has approved the drafting of a Land Bill.

It will provide for amendments to the Land Acts arising from the dissolution of the Land Commission in 1998 and is aimed at facilitating a smooth transfer of ownership of land to the people who actually use it.

There are currently nearly 7,000 farmers paying land annuities and many others who benefit from the use of former Land Commission trust property such as sports clubs and community groups.