Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Green Party)
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Question 129: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the timeframe for the resolution of the land ownership issue regarding land (details supplied) in County Dublin, which is being dealt with by the State Solicitor's office, in view of the fact that this area is subject to frequent graffiti and that the local authority is willing to allocate a small piece of land to the owner to fence off and prevent graffiti and vandalism at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14353/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006, the Property Registration Authority was established as and from 4 November, 2006. The Property Registration Authority replaces the Registrar of Deeds and Titles as the registering authority in relation to property registration in Ireland and, subject to the above Act, is independent in the performance of its functions. In order to be of assistance I forwarded the Deputy's query to the Authority for its attention and direct reply. I understand that a reply has already issued. I would also like to refer the Deputy to my letter of 26 May, 2006 to members of the Oireachtas regarding a new service for T.D.s and Senators concerning the current status of applications of this type. As outlined in my letter, the service was introduced, inter alia, to provide a speedier and more cost effective alternative to submitting Parliamentary Questions.