Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have been following some of the debate from my office. The witnesses were a bit kind and generous to the NTA because if I were on their side of the room, I would probably be hitting my head against the wall at times having to deal with its staff.

On the licensing issue, there is guidance of eight weeks. It should take eight weeks for a licence to be turned around. Mr. Lynch said in his opening statement that it is now taking eight months. Has there been an explanation at any point given as to why there is such a huge delay? Have any remedies as to how it can be fast-tracked been provided?