Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 June 2018
490. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the oversight in place to ensure that garages and motor trade dealers have the expertise and equipment to correctly calibrate the safety critical systems involved with new advanced driver assistance systems; and his plans to regulate this aspect of the motor trade. [26305/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhile the oversight of after-sales motor vehicle servicing does not fall within the remit of my Department, both the National Car Test (NCT) and the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT) examine malfunction indicators such as those for Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) and Electronic Braking Systems (EBS) to ensure these systems are in working order.
As regards the expertise of qualified motor mechanics, I understand that all motor mechanics are required to complete a FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate that is awarded upon completion of a motor industry apprenticeship which has a minimum of four-year duration. This qualification is validated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
