Eric Byrne (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 563: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the exact position in relation to squatters rights; if it is envisaged that a review of this matter will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11388/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Adverse possession of land arises where the limitation periods set out in the Statute of Limitation 1957 expire, thereby rendering it impossible to commence proceedings for recovery of the land. The Law Reform Commission has included reform of the law relating to adverse possession in its current law reform programme and expects to publish a Report containing reform recommendations in due course. Reform of this important area of land law will be addressed on receipt of the Commission's Report.