James Leonard
Question:81 Mr. Leonard asked the Minister for Justice the plans, if any, she has to reduce the delay in applications to the Land Registry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6102/96]
Written Answers. - Land Registry Applications Delay.
As I am sure most Members are aware, arrears have accumulated in the Land Registry for some time now basically because of staff shortages over a period. However, I am happy to report that significant progress has been, and is being, made in relation to speeding up the processing of all transactions in the Land Registry.
A number of initiatives are currently being pursued to further reduce the time taken to process applications and to improve the efficiency of the Land Registry. A considerable investment is being made in computerisation and information technology in the Land Registry. In this regard, the IT unit in the Registry is currently working on the development of a title registration information system specifically for the Land Registry and it is hoped that considerable progress will be made in this regard during 1996.