Seanad debates

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Adjournment Matters

Ground Rents Abolition

4:05 pm

Photo of Ciarán CannonCiarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is a complex legal issue. The owners of the ground rents have significant constitutional protections afforded to them. The Senator mentioned the Shirley judgment, which was issued by the Supreme Court in February. The judgment is being examined by the Department of Justice and Equality and the Attorney General's office to determine whether it has an effect on current ground rent legislation. There may be further developments following that review. In that context, if the Senator wishes to submit his opinions to the Department, I am sure they would be most welcome.

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