Departmental Bodies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Questions (433)

Neasa Hourigan

Question:

433. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if, given the demand for housing, Táilte Éireann prioritises applications related to habitable properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19537/24]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Tailte Éireann is an independent Government agency under the aegis of my Department.  Tailte Éireann provides a property registration system, property valuation service, and national mapping and surveying infrastructure for the State. Under Section 8(6) of the Tailte Éireann Act 2022, Tailte Éireann is independent in the performance of its functions.

Applications lodged with Tailte Éireann for registration on the National Land Register are, in the main, processed in date of lodgement order  in line with Rule 58(1) of the Land Registration Rules, 2012. The Land Register provides details of title to property in Ireland based on registered Folios. The information relating to the ownership of the Folio, and any burdens on the property, is recorded on the Register. However, the Register does not indicate whether the Folio includes a building of any kind or, where a building exists, if it is commercial or residential property.

It is understood that Tailte Éireann is therefore not in a position to put in place processes which provide priority of processing based on whether the property contains a house which is in habitable condition. It is important to note that any delays in registering applications lodged with Tailte Éireann should, in the main, have no effect on the provision of housing. Registration of the legal effect of a property transfer occurs as the final part of the conveyancing process once the property has already been transferred to the new owners.  

Lodging parties may contact Tailte Éireann in relation to a specific case by email at [e-mail]. Further information in relation to specific cases may be obtained by Oireachtas members by contacting the dedicated e-mail address in respect of Tailte Éireann at [e-mail]