Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 September 2012
156. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the information kept by his Department in respect of compulsory purchase by local authorities; if there are any reporting requirements for local authorities regarding the terms of price paid, and the way price was reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39602/12]
View answerThe legislation governing compulsory land acquisition by local authorities provides for the payment of compensation for lands acquired by them on the authorisation of a duly confirmed CPO. The amount of compensation payable by local authorities for land acquired by them is solely a matter for negotiation between the landowner and the local authority concerned. In the event of dispute, either party may refer the case for arbitration.
The functions in relation to the determination of compulsory purchase orders transferred to An Bord Pleanála with effect from January 2001 under the Planning and Development Act 2000. I have no function in relation to the making or confirmation of compulsory purchase orders and my Department does not collect information regarding the exercise of such powers by relevant authorities.
