Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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96. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 202 of 20 September 2023, if he will provide an update in respect of the OPWs attempt to make use of the CPO process to acquire lands in the common good. [44541/23]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The Commissioners of Public Works have the ability to initiate a compulsory purchase of lands and buildings under the following legislation:

• Barrow Drainage Act 1927 and 1933:

• Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 - 1995:

• Coast Protection Act 1963:

• Garda Síochána (Acquisition of Sites and Retention of Premises) Act 1948:

The OPW does not have the powers to undertake a CPO in this instance as it pertains to the property issues in Castletown House, Celbridge. This could be an option for other State organisations.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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97. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a schedule of lands and buildings his Department and bodies under his aegis acquired by using a compulsory purchase order in the past 5 years to date; and the amount expended on same. [44550/23]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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I provided the Deputy in response to PQ 43632 the statutory powers that allows the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland to initiate a compulsory purchase of lands and buildings. The information requested for a schedule of such compulsory purchases over the past five years is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.