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375 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, further to Question No. 222 of 6 February 2001, he will indicate the reporting arrangement that will exist between the head of administration at Waterford Land Registry and the manager; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5777/01]
376 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, further to Question No. 222 of 6 February 2001, he will indicate the reason it has been decided that the new office manager, head of administration, at Waterford Land Registry, will not be working in a full-time administrative capacity but will also have case work responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5778/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 375 and 376 together.
An appointment has now been made in respect of the post of head of administration, Waterford. The duties and responsibilities of the post were outlined in the circular which advertised the position. I understand that most management posts in the Land Registry have a mixture of responsibilities, both administrative and case work. In accordance with best management practice, the number of persons, including managers, working in non-core areas of the business are kept under tight control.
I am informed that the reporting arrangements between the head of administration in the Land Registry office in Waterford and the manager is similar to that of other posts at that level in the organisation. I understand that these arrangements have been fully discussed and agreed with the new office holder.
