John Cummins (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

From a Department perspective we are monitoring processing times by local authorities. There is a significant discrepancy between the lowest and highest. I have outlined that the average processing time is eight weeks but I acknowledge that some local authorities are significantly above that. We are working with them to ensure we can get that down to the average. I understand the complexities and difficulties associated with projects like this from a financing perspective, trying to line up contractors and difficulties that can occur. We are providing funding to local authorities. We are trying to assist them in reducing processing times to ensure what is an excellent scheme is rolled out effectively across the country.

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