Denis Naughten
Question:83 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if his attention has been drawn to the chronic shortage of staff in the lands division of his Department; if his attention has further been drawn to the financial pressure that this is putting on many land owners and the release of development land for housing; the measures he has taken since his appointment to resolve the delays in processing land parcels; the plans he has to recruit additional staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27895/00]