Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am saying there is no standing ask from them. There are issues that cause delays other than resources. Additional resources have been given to the section in the Department also.

I do not propose to change tack in respect of the overarching imperative to deal with the backlog. We have touched on some of the other recommendations. There would be mixed views in the industry about some of the other recommendations but the priority remains to clear the backlog. I would imagine that in 2019, as we proceed, hopefully, with the same level of progress, we can begin to examine in more detail some of the other recommendations, but this is the critical issue.