Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020
1162. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans for the Land Registry to resume its function following the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8350/20]
View answerI understand that the Property Registration Authority (PRA) is upscaling its operations on a gradual basis in line with Covid-19 recovery planning. As part of a phased recovery plan, the PRA is implementing a graduated increase in the level of applications processed for registration. New work practices and projects are being successfully incorporated into this phased increase.
Applications are being dealt with in order of priority. However, urgent applications, such as cases in which a delay would hold up the sale of a property, are being processed expeditiously upon request on a case-by-case basis.
The upscaling of operations will continue to be reviewed and implemented in line with recovery planning, the Roadmap for Re-opening Society and Business, the Return to Work Safely Protocol and public health guidance.
