National Car Test

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021

Wednesday, 13 January 2021

Questions (194)

Denise Mitchell

Question:

194. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if national car test centres will continue to operate as normal for the foreseeable future. [1664/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

As provided for under Part 2, Item 14(x) of the Schedule to the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 10) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 701 of 2020), the NCT has been classified as an essential service. This is in light of its role in protecting public safety, including the safety of essential workers.