Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 May 2011
119 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the operation of the national car testing service at a facility (details supplied) in Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13150/11]
View answerUnder the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the delivery of the National Car Test.
The RSA has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of vehicle testing arrangements. The testing function is carried out by Applus, since January 2010, under a contractual arrangement with the RSA.
I have requested the RSA to respond to the specific aspect of the Deputy's question. If he has not received a response within ten days, he should contact my office.
