Second Stage Stage in the legislative process — click for what it means Current The bill’s status — click for what it means 34th Dáil The House currently handling the bill 48/2025 Official bill number / year
Compulsory Purchase Order Bill 2025
- Sponsor
- James Geoghegan · Fine Gael
- Introduced
- 16 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 17 Jul 2025
What this bill does AI · 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 timeline What do these stages mean?
- First Stage 34th Dáil16 Jul 2025
- Second Stage 34th Dáil16 Jul 2025
Debates
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