Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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213. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some NCT centres will not accept cash and have a policy of taking cards only, which is causing issues for many motorists. [23373/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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While I am not in a position to comment on operational matters or on specific arrangements regarding the management and oversight of the NCT testing network (as this is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority); I would ask the Deputy to note that the safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time and as in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis my Department continues to be guided by the National Public Health Emergency Team and the relevant national experts in relation to the operation of services.

I have referred the question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply and I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.