Mr. David McGuinness:

That is exactly it. On that point, the NTA has extended licences through the pandemic but it always seems to be done at the last minute. We had drivers in 2021 and 2022 who were right up against the wall. It is October, November and December and then they get news. We have had people who brought cheques back to financial institutions because the decision always comes too late. Drivers need to be able to make a plan for the next four, five and six years and not be kept waiting for a late decision.