Rules for land eligibility issued by Dept
Where land has been burned, it is not in a state suitable for grazing or cultivation and therefore is not eligible, according to the 29-page Guide to Land Eligibility booklet which will be issued in the coming days, to all farmers in Ireland.
The exception to this rule is where controlled burning is carried out in full compliance with all relevant environmental legislative requirements and any other lawful requirements, having first consulted with and notified the Gardaí and the local fire service. In the case of Natura lands (lands designated as SAC and/or SPA), prior approval must be obtained through the Activities Requiring Consent (ARC) system as implemented by NPWS.
