Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 May 2005
170 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the introduction of the new technologies at the Land Registry office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15801/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe principal objective of the Registration of Deeds and Title Bill 2004, which is before the Seanad, is to provide a clear statutory basis for the registration of deeds and titles on computer in the Land Registry and the Registry of Deeds and for a digital mapping system, with a view to preparing the way for an electronic conveyancing system. This involves the repeal of existing Registry of Deeds legislation, the earliest of which dates back to 1707, and its replacement with provisions more suited to modern conditions and amendments to the Registration of Title Act 1964.
171 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the proposals he has for the future of the Land Registry Office, Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15802/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Land Registry office in Waterford is a constituent office of the Land Registry and the Registry of Deeds. I recently announced proposals to convert this organisation into a new body to be called the Property Registration Authority. In this regard the Waterford office will continue to function in its current role.
