The Railways Act (Ireland) 1851
WHEREAS, on account of Circumstances connected with the Tenure of Land in Ireland, the Provisions of the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act, 1845, are found to be unsuited to the existing Condition of that Country, and it is expedient that some Provision should be made for ascertaining the Purchase Money or Compensation to be paid by Railway Companies in Ireland for the Lands required for their Undertakings, and for determining Differences with respect to the Works to be made and maintained by s...