Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 April 2015
78. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will confirm that the transfer of 28,000 charges by Bank of Scotland Ireland over the weekend of 17 April 2015 were transferred in full compliance with the statutory instruments governing the transfer of charges as held in the name of the bank with the land registry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16952/15]
View answer79. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will confirm that the Property Registration Authority of Ireland, when transferring ownership of property, does so in full compliance with the statutory instruments governing the transfer of property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16953/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 78 and 79 together.
I can inform the Deputy that under the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority (PRA) was established as and from 4 November 2006. The PRA replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions.
The Deputy will be aware of the service to T.D.s and Senators which provides information on the current status of applications, such as the subject of this question, which was introduced in May 2006. The service provides a speedier, more efficient and more cost effective alternative to submitting Parliamentary Questions. It is operated by the PRA and is available all year round.
I can further inform the Deputy that his query has been forwarded to the PRA for attention and direct reply via the above mentioned service.
