Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 July 2023
302. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a deed of transfer will be processed for persons in County Mayo (details supplied), in view of the inordinate amount of time it is taking to be dealt with and the serious impact of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33413/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has been in direct contact with the solicitor acting in this matter, and she is aware that matters have significantly moved on. Extensive research into the historical title of this property was carried out by my Department, and it has been established that the lands in question did not form part of the lands in the Estate of Oranmore and Browne (Record No CDB9688, LC3358 and subsequently registered on Folio MY9417) that were acquired by the Congested Districts Board, of which my Department is a successor in title. The Department therefore cannot execute or process any form of transfer. The length of time involved reflects the complexity of the research involved in investigating and establishing the factual position as it was reflected in historical deeds and records dating back over 100 years.
My Department is actively engaging with the acting solicitor to assist her in an appropriate manner with her application to register her client’s title.
