Mr. Paul O'Brien:

Very quickly, while the Government has legal powers to use CPOs for public infrastructure, it is important to recognise that greenways are not comparable to roads or utilities. In recognition of this, the IFA engaged with TII and local authority representatives to negotiate a code for greenways. The code establishes a fair and transparent framework for voluntary land acquisition agreements, providing an alternative to compulsory purchase and ensuring the rights and interests of landowners are respected.