Offaly TD Wants Trespass Law Expanded

The Tánaiste is indicating he'll instruct the Minister for Justice to look at reforms.

An Offaly TD is calling on the Government to strengthen trespass laws to protect farm and agricultural land.

Carol Nolan believes current legislation leaves farmers feeling powerless amid rising incidents of intimidation, illegal hunting and property damage. 

The Tánaiste Simon Harris says the Minister for Justice would engage on possible legal reforms.

The Independent rep says there's a growing 'scourge' of farm trespassing despite inadequate laws: 

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