Compulsory Purchase Orders

In Ireland, Compulsory Purchase Orders are used by Local Authorities and semi State Bodies to acquire land/property for various projects such as Urban Renewal and Infrastructure schemes.

Due to the complex nature of CPOs, it is vital to have an experienced negotiator/valuer to act on behalf of the land/property owner in these affairs.  The legislation involved in CPOs has been evolving since the 1800’s. This legislation is ongoing and is sometimes the subject of case law where the courts have to clarify matters before them.   It is further complicated by the way entitlements can vary depending on which particular acquiring public authority is involved.  An experienced negotiator’s role is to deal with these complexities in a professional manner and critically to pursue a favourable outcome for the land/property owner.