Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 342: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will work with the Department of Social and Family Affairs to implement a scheme to allow old age pensioners to have their cars tested at no cost through the National Car Test system; the cost of such a change; if legislation is required to implement this change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24426/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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There are no plans to introduce an age-related NCT test fee structure and costings for an arrangement suggested by the deputy would not have been prepared by my Department. I am not aware of any proposal from the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs for such a scheme.