Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 October 2023
38. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the details of the fine applied to the NCT operator (details supplied) by the Road Safety Authority; if he will outline the timeline when this occurred; when his Department became aware of the fine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43094/23]
View answerThe operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have referred the Deputy's queries on these matters 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.
As this is a matter of high public interest, of financial impact to the Exchequer and one of importance to citizens, on 5 June of this year I wrote to the Chair of the RSA Board to urge the Authority to bring a quick and fair resolution to the dispute between the RSA and the NCT contractor. Subsequently, I can confirm that the RSA has confirmed that contract mechanisms have been applied where service levels are not met and these have been settled.
