Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

The safeguards for vulnerable people are absolutely necessary and the move towards e-conveyancing is undoubtedly important and ground-breaking. It moves our system closer to those operated by our European neighbours, where the process of buying a house is much simpler and faster. We wish to reach such a position here, particularly in this age of increased technology and instant monetary transfers. Hence, the aim is to simplify matters and to make them quicker and easier. However, as the Minister noted, it is important to include these safeguards as we proceed towards e-conveyancing.