Willie Penrose (Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 246: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if steps will be taken to expedite a section 49 application by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4185/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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This is an application under section 49 namely, acquisition of title by virtue of long possession, of the Registration of Title Act 1964, which was lodged on 4 March 2004. Dealing Number D2004XS003669E refers.

Due to their complicated nature, applications under section 49, which require detailed examination as owners, can take some time to process. Accordingly, it is not possible to estimate a completion date at this stage. This application is receiving attention in the Land Registry.