Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Act 2022

Recovery of compensation

71. (1) So much of section 69 to 83 of the Act of 1845 as is appropriate shall apply to compensation referred to in section 70 as if such compensation were purchase money or compensation under that Act of 1845, with any modifications that may be prescribed and any other necessary modifications.

(2) Where money is paid into court by Irish Water under section 69 of the Act of 1845, as applied by this section, no costs shall be payable by Irish Water to any person in respect of any proceedings for the investment, payment of income, or payment of capital of that money.

(3) All costs and expenses of parties to an arbitration to determine the amount of any compensation shall, in so far as the costs and expenses are payable by Irish Water, be recoverable from Irish Water as a simple contract debt in any court of competent jurisdiction.