Eric J. Byrne
Ceist:26 Mr. E. Byrne asked the Minister for Justice the progress, if any, that has been made towards abolishing ground rents as a lien on residential property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12848/96]
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 the measures which would be necessary to give effect to this with a view to putting the matter before Government.