The Supreme Court's recent ruling signifies a major victory for landowners, particularly farmers, allowing them to claim compensation for their entire farm's value loss when the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) installs infrastructure like electric lines or pylons on their property. This judgment overturns a previous narrower interpretation by the High Court, clarifying the rights of landowners and emphasizing the importance of adequate compensation for disruptions caused by utility installations. The ruling is primarily rooted in the case involving Cavan farmers, Peter and Rose O'Reilly, against the ESB.
The Supreme Court has clarified that farmers can seek compensation for the overall drop in value of their entire farm when the ESB places electric lines on their property.
This important decision emerges from the case involving Cavan farmers Peter and Rose O'Reilly, who contested the ESB's compensation methods regarding land use.
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