David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

-----by a constituent on this. I am seeking a debate so my friend and colleague can make her point as I will make mine, very forcefully. People are hurting because of this. Cases are adjudicated by county registrars, many of whom do not have familiarity with this area. They do not always adhere to Circuit Court rules either. That is the evidence I have been given. In most counties, except Dublin and Cork, the county registrar is also the sheriff. They get a 7.5% premium in these judgments. There is obviously a conflict of interest. If one stands to gain financially from a decision against a family in a property case, then of course there is a conflict of interest. The Act needs to be reviewed. It has been in operation since 2013. We should now look at it in light of the case history. All I am asking for is an examination so people who take a different view can put it on the record. I have been very strongly briefed on this. Anything that can be done to alleviate the situation of people in these difficulties should be done.