Ivan Yates
Question:663 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans, if any, he has to review the procedures in relation to the national car test, specifically in relation to the appeals mechanism or the appointment of any form of ombudsman system to settle disputes whereby mechanics who prepare cars for the test and which then go on to fail the test; if he has satisfied himself that the standards being applied to the test are uniform; the further plans he has to alter the current procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19286/00]