John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 155: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in providing a dealing number to register a property at a location (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to Kilkenny Borough Council; and if he will request the property register section to expedite the matter. [14635/07]

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.