Vol. 553 No. 3
124 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will instruct the Land Registry Office to expedite a dealing for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the status of this case; and when it will be completed. [14010/02]
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 18 March 1999. Dealing number D1999SM001693V 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 queries issued to the lodging solicitors on 17 June 2002 and the application cannot proceed until these queries have been satisfactorily resolved. However, I assure the Deputy that, on receipt of a satisfactory reply, the matter will receive further attention in the Land Registry.
