Compulsory purchase order system to be reformed — eight years after overhaul was recommended

The bill will also support faster housing delivery and unlock vacant buildings making it a key step towards tackling the housing crisis, TD James Geoghegan said.

The Government is moving to reform the compulsory purchase order (CPO) system eight years after an overhaul was recommended.

Legislation introduced by Fine Gael's James Geoghegan seeks to streamline the process and reduce the current 18-month timeframe.