National Car Test

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2014

Tuesday, 1 July 2014

Questions (598, 599)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

598. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide in tabular form the amount of time that was allocated to an national car test inspector for testing a vehicle prior and present to the introduction of the performance reward scheme that was introduced in 2010; if he will also provide in tabular form the items that were listed for testing prior and present to the introduction of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27844/14]

Pearse Doherty

Question:

599. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views in relation to the performance reward scheme that was introduced in 2010 in all national car test centres; his further views that the scheme could jeopardise the integrity of car testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27845/14]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 598 and 599 together.

Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority (RSA) 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.

I have requested that the RSA respond directly to the Deputy’s questions. Please advise my office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.