Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 153: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a dealing will be completed on a folio (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3237/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Registrar of Titles that this is an application under section 49, that is, acquisition of title by virtue of long possession, under the Registration of Title Act 1964, which was lodged on 11 January 2005. Dealing No. D2005TJ000309G refers.

I understand that due to their complicated nature, applications under section 49, which require detailed examination of claims for registration as owners, can take some time to process. Accordingly, it is not possible to estimate a completion date at this stage.

I am further informed that queries will issue shortly to the lodging solicitors and that the application cannot proceed until these queries have been satisfactorily resolved.

However, I can assure the Deputy that on receipt of a satisfactory reply to the queries raised the matter will receive further attention in the Land Registry and will be completed as soon as possible.