Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2012
461. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to amend legislation in relation to squatters' rights (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45950/12]
View answerAdverse possession of land arises where the limitation periods set out in the Statute of Limitation 1957 expire, thereby rendering it impossible to commence proceedings for recovery of the land. The Law Reform Commission has included reform of the law relating to adverse possession in its law reform programme and expects to publish a Report containing reform recommendations in due course. Reform of this important area of land law will be addressed on receipt of the Commission's Report.
