Frequently Asked Questions on Compulsory Purchase Orders
What is a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO)? A CPO is a legal order which allows certain statutory bodies, such as local authorities, which need to acquire land or property for large projects (e.g. road widening or Luas schemes) to do so without the consent of the owner where a compelling case in the public interest can be demonstrated. Compulsory purchase powers enable a local authority to acquire land, property, and other interests compulsorily to carry out their public func
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