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Compulsory Purchase Order Bill 2025
- Sponsor
- James Geoghegan · Fine Gael
- Introduced
- 16 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 17 Jul 2025
What this bill doesAI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Replaces 1845 and 1919 Acts with modern compulsory land acquisition rules. Sets compensation assessment process, vesting order procedures, and time limits for claims.
- Transfers compensation disputes to Valuation Tribunal for expert determination. Owners can request advance payments of at least 90% before final compensation agreed.
- Allows acquiring authorities to withdraw notices within six weeks with compensation for losses. Covers severance, injurious affection, and equivalent reinstatement in compensation principles.
Stage timelineWhat do these stages mean?
- First Stage34th Dáil16 Jul 2025
- Second Stage34th Dáil16 Jul 2025
Debates
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