Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2022
119. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department have undertaken any discussion with the NTA and NCT operator to reduce test delays in the Dublin area, which are currently taking up to 12-weeks for a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27374/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department engages in corporate governance monitoring and oversight of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) on an ongoing basis and is apprised of matters relating to roadworthiness testing in this context. However, the operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the RSA, and accordingly I have therefore referred this 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.
With regards to the National Transport Authority, which has statutory responsibility for the small public service vehicle (sPSV) Suitability Test and sPSV Driver Entry Test, I am assured that no excessive delays have been noted in respect of either test.
