Vol. 550 No. 4
607 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for registration by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8885/02]
I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this dealing refers to a section 49 application which was lodged on 3 November 2000 and was completed on 23 October 2001.
608 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department will now complete dealings (details supplied). [8952/02]
I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that these applications refer to transfers of folios which were both lodged on 18 February 2002. Dealing numbers D2000WS001532T and D2000WS001533U refer.
I am further informed that the application under dealing number D2000WS001532T is in the final stages of completion at present and should be completed within the next few weeks. The application under dealing number D2000WS001533U is receiving attention in the Land Registry and will be dealt with as soon as possible.
609 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department will now complete a dealing for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; the reason this person's solicitor has now been contacted. [8953/02]
I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this dealing refers to an application under section 49 (that is, acquisition of title by virtue of long possession) of the Registration of Title Act, 1964, which was lodged on 16 October 2000. Dealing number D2000SM008030R refers. I understand that, due to their complicated nature, applications under section 49, which require detailed examination of claims for registration as owners, can take some time to process.
I am further informed that further queries issued to the lodging solicitors on 12 March 2002 and the application cannot proceed until these queries have been satisfactorily resolved. However, I can assure the Deputy that, on receipt of a satisfactory reply, the matter will receive further attention in the Land Registry.
