Voluntary land deal secured for pipeline project

If it is later determined that Vat should apply more widely, Uisce Éireannhas committed to refunding it in full once provided with a valid invoice

Uisce Éireann said only the permanent easement element was potentially subject to Vat. Picture: Stock.

A voluntary agreement has been reached with Uisce Éireann (UE) on a compensation package for farmers and landowners along the route of the €1.65bn Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands region.

The deal negotiated by the IFA and ICMSA sets out four main payments: An early “sign-on” payment, a wayleave payment, crop loss and disturbance payments, and a "special goodwill payment".