Module Details

Module Code: LAWS C4701
Module Title: Farm Business and Agri Food Law
Title: Farm Business and Agri Food Law
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Stephen Whelan
Module Author:: Aisling Hennessy
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the module is to give learners an introduction to the operation of the Irish Legal System in a farming context, explore aspects of Business Law, Probate Law, Succession Law, Land Law and Regulatory Issues, and extract the provisions of Irish and International Law which impact upon Farmers.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically evaluate the key principles of the law relevant to farm businesses.
LO2 Analyse problems and propose solutions by applying the law to specific situations.
LO3 Effectively communicate the legal principles relevant to farm businesses both orally and in writing.
LO4 Demonstrate knowledge of legislation at primary producer level
LO5 Examine the legislative structures that apply to the agri-food industry
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Irish Legal System and Legal Principles
Difference between criminal law and civil law; sources of law relevant to farming (Constitution/legislation/EU/international law); Principles of contract law.
Introduction to Land Law
Land Lease, Occupier’s Liability and Adverse Possession.
Structuring Your Farm Business
Sole Trader, Registered Farm Partnership, Succession Farm Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Collaborative Farming, and the legal concepts of separate legal personality and limited liability.
Introduction to Succession and Probate
Formal requirements of a valid will, rules governing intestacy, legal avenues to challenge a will, and enduring powers of attorney; Rules relating to CAT, Stamp Duty and Capital Gains Tax, and the reliefs available in respect thereof in a farming context.
Employment Law
Legal Obligations of Farmers who are Employers.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Project50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination30.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Law Project (as prescribed)
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In-class examination assessing students knowledge of Learning Outcomes 4 and 5
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 30
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Terminal Exam
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
Reassessment Description
Re-assessment will be based on repeat coursework. This is at the discretion of the exam board contingent on the nature of the failed submission. The student the student may have to complete a number of components of the project or it may be requested to repeat and attend the module.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Imparting knowledge and ideas - facilitating learners to learn independently 12 Weeks per Stage 6.00 72
Independent Learning Non Contact • Pre-class independent working; • Post-class independent working; • Writing up class notes; • Independent research; and • Independent study. 15 Weeks per Stage 11.87 178
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kenneally, A. and Tully, J.. (2013), The Irish Legal System, Clarus Press, Dublin.
  • Keenan, A.. (2012), Essentials of Irish Business Law, 6th. Gill and Macmillan, Dublin.
  • Dowling, K. and Grimes, R.. (2013), Probate Pocketbook, Roundhall.
  • Karen Walsh. (2016), Farming and the law, Clarus Press, Dublin.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Albert Keating (Barrister). (2019), Keating on Probate, 6th. [ISBN: 9780414073067].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: