Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 23 May 1990

Vol. 399 No. 1

Written Answers. - Land Registry Staff Shortages.

Frank Crowley

Ceist:

70 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Justice the reason for the delay in the transfer of property caused by the shortage of staff in the Land Registry and its consequential effects on trade and commerce; and if he is prepared to provide staff to eliminate this problem.

Minister for Justice (Mr. Burke)

I am aware that there are staff shortages in the Land Registry and serious delays in dealing with applications. I am at present reviewing the operations of the registry with a view to improving the service to the public and the staffing situation is under consideration in that context.