Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The NTA contacted them about two weeks ago and told them that they would consider applications submitted by 1 June. If the NTA does not receive applications from the remaining offices by this Friday, it should leave it open to them to make late applications. It would be absurd not to do so if they wanted to make an application. It would also be absurd if they did not want to make an application.