Mr. Brendan Walsh:

It is one of the worst waiting times in the country and we need to address it straight away. As part of the additional sanction we are working on with the Department, we will be seeking to address that. Our plan is to get 40 testers in place as soon as possible. Unfortunately, like any recruitment process, it will take time. Where we are at with the service generally at this time means it will be into 2024 before we get back to normal levels.