This book comprises a comprehensive inventory of compulsory purchase powers by various State and semi-State bodies in Ireland, together with a detailed and practical analysis of the law of compensation in respect of compulsory purchase. Now fully updated and re-written, this key book covers the large amount of new Irish legislation introduced since the previous edition. This includes the Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001, the Planning and Development Act 2000, the Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act 1998, and the Gas (Amendment) Act 2000 and the Gas (Interim) (Regulation) Act 2002.