Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
321. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to review legislation on adverse possession or squatting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41923/21]
View answer322. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current legislation on adverse possession or squatting states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41924/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 321 and 322 together.
The Property Registration Authority (PRA) processes adverse possession applications based on Section 49 of the Registration of Title Act 1964 and in accordance with the Land Registration Rules 2012. Ancillary statutes informing the process are the Local Registration of Title Act 1891, Statute of Limitations 1957, Registration of Title Act 1964, Succession Act 1965, Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, and Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009.
Further information on the PRA’s practices and procedures in relation to the processing of adverse possession applications is available in its Practice Direction, Adverse Possession – Title by Adverse Possession to Registered Land, which is available at www.prai.ie/adverse-possession-title-by-adverse-possession-to-registered-land/
I have no cause or plans to review the legislation in the area of adverse possession.
