Vol. 525 No. 1
168 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average time currently required to process an application with the probate office; the reason for such delays; the plans he has to reduce the current waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23692/00]
169 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of staff employed in the probate office; and the total number of probate applications currently outstanding. [23693/00]
173 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are now delays of up to three or four months in obtaining a grant of probate or administration from the probate office, when in the past they were available in three or four weeks; the reason for the delays; and the steps he will now take to ensure a more efficient and effective service. [23719/00]
174 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of grants of probate or administration issued each year for each of the past three years and to date in 2000; the number of staff involved; and the total fees charged. [23720/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 168, 169, 173 and 174 together.
The number of grants of probate issued over the past three years is as follows:
|
1997-98 |
7,542 |
|
1998-99 |
7,906 |
|
1999-00 |
7,415 |
|
1997-98 |
£656,207.00 |
|
1998-99 |
not finalised but will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible |
|
1999-00 |
£789,139.00 |
|
On behalf of solicitors |
1,250 |
|
Personal applicants |
280 |
|
Total |
1,530 |
