Module Details
Module Code: |
LAWS C4701 |
Module Title:
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Farm Business and Agri Food Law
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Title:
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Farm Business and Agri Food Law
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Stephen Whelan
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Module Author:: |
Aisling Hennessy
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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.
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Introduction to Land Law
Land Lease, Occupier’s Liability and Adverse Possession.
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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.
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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.
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Employment Law
Legal Obligations of Farmers who are Employers.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
Project | 50.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 30.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
Imparting knowledge and ideas - facilitating learners to learn independently |
12 Weeks per Stage |
6.00 |
72 |
Independent Learning |
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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
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Kenneally, A. and Tully, J.. (2013), The Irish Legal System, Clarus Press, Dublin.
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Keenan, A.. (2012), Essentials of Irish Business Law, 6th. Gill and Macmillan, Dublin.
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Dowling, K. and Grimes, R.. (2013), Probate Pocketbook, Roundhall.
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Karen Walsh. (2016), Farming and the law, Clarus Press, Dublin.
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Albert Keating (Barrister). (2019), Keating on Probate, 6th. [ISBN: 9780414073067].
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Other Resources |
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Oasis,
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Department of Agriculture,
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Department of the Environment,
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Irish Statute Book,
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Europa,
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Department of Justice and Equality,
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Revenue Commissioners,
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Teagasc.
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For relevant cases and journals.
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