Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator. As I outlined earlier, there had been an increase in applications received for registration by Tailte Éireann year on year. In combination with the challenges in recruitment that have existed for some time, this has unfortunately contributed to an accumulation of applications for registration. I outlined in my initial response the steps Tailte Éireann has taken on recruitment and also the business steps they have taken to reduce application processing times, including trying to make the system more efficient.

I thank the Senator for raising this. I think we all agree it is important this service is provided in a timely fashion and done in a way that serves the public well. I will ensure the Department of housing is fully updated on the engagement here and continues to engage with Tailte Éireann on the issues the Senator has raised with the objective of ensuring the public is well-served by the service Tailte Éireann is tasked with providing under legislation.