Case No. 1543Property compensation (injurious affection) · Co. Cavan
Supreme Court upholds compensation for land depreciation from power lines in Cavan
The Supreme Court ruled that landowners are entitled to compensation for 'injurious affection' (depreciation of land value) when electricity power lines are installed across their property, upholding the claim of Peter and Rose O'Reilly against ESB over power lines on their farm in Crubany, Co Cavan.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whereThe lands concerned are at Crubany, Co Cavan (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe couple entered landowner agreements with ESB in 2011 (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe Supreme Court rejected ESB's arguments that a property arbitrator was not entitled to include compensation for land depreciation (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe Court of Appeal decided the matter raised issues of public importance requiring Supreme Court determination (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Séamus Woulfe gave a concurring judgment agreeing on all issues except the constitutional issue (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe statutory compensation award was €39,500 (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Jun2025Supreme Court ruling on compensation for lands devalued due to electricity power lines could affect thousands of landowners
Supreme Court ruling that compensation for injurious affection is available under the Electricity Supply Act 1927, overturning the High Court decision that had favoured ESB.
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