Willie Penrose
Ceist:55 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps, if any, being taken to deal with the huge backlog at the Land Registry (details supplied); the number of dealings waiting to be processed at the latest date for which figures are available; his views on whether it is acceptable that the registry can accept phone calls for only one hour per day at its Dublin office; when the promised additional staff will take up duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6852/00]