James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I certainly hear the Deputy. This is a matter we are familiar with. We want to speed up the probate process. I can confirm that a competition has been run through the Public Appointments Service to fill the country registrar vacancy in Mayo–Roscommon. That post has now been filled, with a decision having been taken by the Government on 23 May. I can further advise that where vacancies arise, arrangements are in place to ensure the operation of the district probate registry will continue to meet the needs of the public.

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