Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 14 Oct 1997

Vol. 481 No. 4

Written Answers. - Possessory Title.

Seán Haughey

Question:

230 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Land Registry will grant possessory title to a squatter on a freehold property but will not grant possessory title to a squatter on a leasehold property as a result of the decision in a case (details supplied); if he will have the Law Reform Commission examine this situation in order that reforming legislation will be introduced to regularise the situation for many squatters in this State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16458/97]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. O'Donoghue)

The issue raised by the Deputy is being examined by the Law Reform Commission in the context of their examination of land law and conveyancing law. I will bring his concerns on the matter to the attention of the Commission.