Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses. I echo those comments of thanks and welcome progress.

It is important that the committee pursues the proposals discussed here but it would also be helpful that there is clarity in terms of the proposals. There has been some good discussion in terms of measures needed and the proposals and opening statements from Go-Ahead Ireland and CTTC. Do Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus agree with what has been said in that arena? Are they faced with the same challenges in terms of licensing and CPCs? Is there anything the witnesses want to add to that? Maybe it would be helpful if they provided that in writing for us. They heard the opening statements, which are accessible.

I note that the CTTC said the turnaround time is between 22 and 26 weeks from that decision of a 21-year-old to become a driver. Is that consistent with what we are hearing from Go-Ahead Ireland? Are they the same processes and hurdles? Is there anything else the witnesses want to add to that?