An Independent Agronomist has been engaged by Leitrim County Council to assist landowners through the project considering any relevant agronomy issues. The Independent Agronomist is available to farmers/ landowners in Couty Leitrim, Cavan and Sligo to provide an impartial opinion on the proposals.
They can be contacted through the PLO or by contacting directly:
- By Phone: 094-9253742
- By Email: info@carrollconsultancy.ie
- Address: Carroll Consultancy, Bridge Street, Swinford, Co. Mayo F12 ET18
In addition, Farmers / landowners within the Preferred Corridor may also independently engage the services of their own Farmer Agronomist / Property Advisor to advise on individual agronomy issues and their landholding. The fees involved will be paid for by the project promoter. Property owners may claim for one set of professional fees and costs for a Voluntary land Acquisition Agreement, where applicable, in each category relating to:
- Solicitor’s costs for the conveyance of good title.
- Farmer Agronomist / Property Advisor professional fees including advice on preferred route corridor to cover negotiations on Voluntary Land Acquisition Agreements / compensation including details on accommodation works and all other necessary work.
- Other professional fees where the engagement is necessary and is agreed in advance with the project promoter.
Where private land acquisition is necessary following the selection of the preferred route corridor, the project promoter will engage with individual landowners in an effort to agree upon a route that minimises the impact on their respective farm / property holdings and enter into Voluntary Land Acquisition Agreements where possible. The process of agreeing upon Voluntary Land Acquisition Agreements will be initiated in advance of the project promoter making an application for planning consent.