Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2022
285. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the number of vehicles that are due their NCT for the months July to December 2022; if he is satisfied that measures are in place that appointments will be available on time for these vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37740/22]
View answerThe operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.
I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.
However, I am very aware of the serious challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to meet demand and the frustrating delays which vehicle owners have encountered since the start of this year. This is a serious matter and I and my department will continue to monitor the RSA's progress to reduce test delays closely as part of ongoing corporate governance processes.
