AVAILABLE Dates
April 27, 2026
COURSE DELIVERY
Online
START TIME
9:30am
FINISH TIME
3:30pm

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Course Description

This CPO training course provides Irish local authorities and planners with a practical overview of dereliction and Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO’s), equipping participants with the knowledge to navigate statutory powers, enforcement processes and regulatory requirements. Participants will learn how to use CPO’s effectively to return neglected properties to productive use.

All attendees will receive a full course pack to refer to and will have the benefit of learning from a trainer with a wealth of experience in this area.

What this CPO training covers

  • Introduction to Dereliction in Ireland
  • Legal Frameworks Governing Dereliction
  • Understanding Compulsory Purchase Orders
  • Case Law & Precedents in CPO and Dereliction Cases
  • ACP Oral Hearings
  • Compensation
  • Compulsory Purchase Order Bill

Who should attend this CPO course?

This course will be very beneficial to those in government departments, local authorities, planners, housing and regeneration officers, urban renewal teams. Councillors, legal and property professionals, solicitors, barristers, conveyancing, surveyors, architects, urban designers, engineers, developers, Approved housing bodies – AHB’s, policy makers, researchers, to name just a few.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Professional Certificate. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €545 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €645. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE.

The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.

Commonly Asked Questions

What is property dereliction under Irish law?

Property dereliction refers to land or buildings that are neglected, unsafe or damaging to the amenity of an area. Irish legislation provides local authorities with powers to identify, register and address derelict sites.

What is a compulsory purchase order (CPO)?

A compulsory purchase order is a statutory mechanism that allows a public authority to acquire land or property without the owner’s consent where it is considered necessary in the public interest, subject to defined legal procedures.

When are CPOs used in cases of dereliction?

CPOs may be pursued where enforcement measures have not resulted in remediation and where continued dereliction is undermining housing, regeneration or public safety objectives.

Why are CPO processes legally complex?

CPOs involve constitutional property rights, strict statutory timelines, evidential standards and compensation assessment, making procedural compliance critical.

How does this course relate to dereliction and CPO processes?

This course examines the legal framework governing dereliction and compulsory purchase in Ireland, including statutory powers, procedures and practical considerations.

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