Michael Ring
Ceist:589 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department will expedite a dealing in the Land Registry Office for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and when this will be completed. [8582/02]
Written Answers. - Registration of Title.
I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this dealing refers to an application for a transmission on death which was lodged on 24 June 1999. Dealing number 99SM04513M refers. This application is linked to an application under section 49, that is, acquisition of title by virtue of long possession of the Registration of Title Act, 1964. Dealing number 99SM04418P refers.
I understand that due to their complicated nature, applications under section 49, which require detailed examination of claims for registration as owners, can take some time to process.
I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that queries issued to the lodging solicitor on 26 September 2000 in relation to the Section 49 application and to date no reply has been received. I am further informed that the application for a transmission on death cannot proceed until the section 49 application is processed. However, I assure the Deputy that, on receipt of a satisfactory reply, the matter will receive further attention in the Land Registry.