IFA agrees road land acquisition deal

A fixed payment of €3,000 per acre for all lands and associated areas acquired for national road improvement works has been agreed between the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport; Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII); and the Irish Farmers Association

The agreement does not prejudice the rights of landowners, TII, or local authorities.

Where the landowner and the local authority, or TII, fail to agree a settlement, either party may seek an independent assessment by a suitably qualified arbitrator.