Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2020
302. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the waiting time to transfer properties with the Property Registration Authority; the length of time the longest applicant is waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14332/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Property Registration Authority (PRA) are currently experiencing an increased backlog due to the impact of COVID-19. The PRA registered over 13,000 transactions for the month of June, by comparison to 16,010 transactions registered in June 2019.
The PRA's Customer Charter provides that “75% of cases, not requiring mapping, that are in order for registration, to be completed within 10 working days.” The latest period for which figures are available in respect of that target is the end May 2020.
Completed in 10 days or less
|
Jan-20 |
Feb-20 |
Mar-20 |
Apr-20 |
May-20 |
Cumulative 2020 |
|
|
D Applications (Paper based) |
5,955 |
5,732 |
2,403 |
17 |
129 |
14,236 |
|
E Applications (eRegistrations) |
4,863 |
3,533 |
2,997 |
3,070 |
2,808 |
17,271 |
|
Total |
10,818 |
9,265 |
5,400 |
3,087 |
2,937 |
31,507 |
|
87.2% |
87.2% |
54.2% |
41.7% |
34.6% |
64.5% |
As the number of applications being lodged is decreasing, response times will improve over time to re-align with the relevant Customer Charter target outlined above.
The PRA has confirmed that its records show that the longest pending application for transfer of property (not requiring mapping and not under query) was lodged on 25 February 2016.
