John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 663: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will intervene with the land registry office on an application (details supplied) and have it processed; and the reason for the delay. [16838/07]

John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 679: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will intervene with the land registry regarding an application (details supplied) and have it processed; and the reason for the delay. [17031/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 663 and 679 together.

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 a service for TDs and Senators concerning the current status of applications of this type which was introduced in May 2006. The service was introduced, inter alia, to provide a speedier and more cost effective alternative to submitting Parliamentary Questions.