asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to the fact that applications for registrations at the Land Registry office now take 12 months to complete; and if he will provide the necessary staff to improve this situation.
Written Answers. - Land Registry Delays.
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The position in relation to delays in the Land Registry was outlined in my reply to a Dáil Question on 22 February 1989 — columns 1173-74 of the Official Report.
My Department is having discussions with the Department of Finance concerning the urgent provision of additional staff for the Land Registry. As a result six additional heads of staff took up duty yesterday and two more are scheduled to take up duty in the near future.
A study is at present taking place concerning the on-going staffing needs of the registry.