Probate Applications
Dail Éireann — 2024-02-22
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Darren O'Rourke (SF), Meath East

It is welcome that the office will open even for some limited hours because its closure has contributed significantly to delays. Is it the case, with regard to the work on the eProbate service, that it will be early 2025 when that will be launched? There is a need for a significant effort in the meantime to address the delays.
Regarding staffing, is there an update or timeline on indicative numbers in terms of workforce planning to address the delays and backlog? It is having an impact on processing house sales in the second-hand market. We have heard today that it also affects affordability if we do not have a steady supply of second-hand homes. If there are barriers, they need to be addressed.

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Sitting date: 2024-02-22