Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 January 2024
146. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if, after a car has failed its inspection and a fee of €55 has been paid, a return fee of €28 to the NCT test centre can be reconsidered for smaller repairs such as a bulb replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2103/24]
View answerThe fees for roadworthiness tests (exclusive of VAT), including re-tests, are set out in Section 6 of the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations (SI 415 of 2017), as amended. A re-test must be booked and carried out within 30 days of the test certificate first being refused or a full test will need to be repeated and charged accordingly.
Where a re-test does not require the use of test equipment and solely comprises a visual inspection, it is conducted free of charge. If items (excepting tyres) require testing, then the fee will apply. There are no current plans to amend this legislation to provide for free testing of other failed items.
