Eric J. Byrne
Ceist:454 Mr. E. Byrne asked the Minister for Justice the proposals, if any, she has to abolish ground rents as a lien on residential property. [1458/96]
Written Answers. - Abolition of Ground Rents.
The Government policy agreement contains a commitment to introduce legislation to abolish ground rents as a specific lien on residential property and convert them into normal commercial debt. I am examining at present the measures which would be necessary to give effect to this with a view to putting the matter before Government.