Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 November 2022
12. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to ensure NCT tests across the country are carried out by suitably qualified testers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55688/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra13. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports that a company (details supplied), which currently has a contract with the NCT, has been hiring unqualified workers to carry out the safety tests on vehicles as part of the strategy to reduce car-testing waiting lists thus raising serious public safety concern. [55689/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra14. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce the appropriate safeguards to ensure that all mechanics and NCT inspectors are fully trained and certified before being able to pass cars on their NCT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55690/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 12 to 14, inclusive, together.
The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS), including the resourcing of staff, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). 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.
I would note that the RSA has assured my department that the high testing standard we expect from the NCTS will not be compromised in any way as it works to increase testing capacity.
