An Bord Pleanála sets agenda for resumed Bridge of Peace CPO hearing
Saturday 24 October 2026
An Coimisiún Pleanála has issued the agenda for the resumed oral hearing into Uisce Éireann's Compulsory Purchase Order No. 2026 (Bridge of Peace).
An Coimisiún Pleanála has published the agenda for a resumed oral hearing into an Uisce Éireann compulsory purchase order at Bridge of Peace.
The hearing, listed under case reference ACP-324108-26, concerns Uisce Éireann Compulsory Purchase Order No. 2026 (Bridge of Peace). According to the notice, the sitting is a continuation of an adjourned oral hearing previously held on 28 May 2026.
The proceedings will focus on outstanding matters arising from the earlier hearing. The agenda schedules a submission by Uisce Éireann of up to 30 minutes, covering:
- An overview of the compulsory purchase order;
- Justification for the land acquisition, including consideration of alternatives; and
- Uisce Éireann's responses to written submissions lodged by objectors.
The schedule allocates up to 45 minutes for questioning between the objector, Uisce Éireann, and the planning inspector before the inspector formally closes the hearing. The board noted that parties are under no obligation to present oral evidence or ask questions, with all existing written submissions remaining part of the case record.