Brigid Browne: How do I resolve a boundary line dispute with my neighbour?

A neighbour says our boundary encroaches onto his land — is there an easy way of addressing this?

Brigid Browne: "Measuring technology used today is very accurate and often there might be a discrepancy between what is recorded on the ground and what is outlined in red on a map.

Dear Brigid,

My partner and I have purchased a site in a seaside village in County Cork. We have the maps of the property, and have plans drawn up for what we would like to do with it — it needs restoration work and we are also keen to extend it, with planning permission.