Mr. Sam Waide:

A few comments have been made and we have agreed to provide the information requested to Senator Horkan. We will provide information on the number of cars that should have a certificate but do not have one. It is important to bring this back to the reason we are all here, which is road safety. We acknowledge that there is a fear among the public around what will happen if they do not have a valid NCT certificate. In my opening statement and my earlier comments, I reiterated the importance of everyone making sure that their vehicle is roadworthy. We have stressed on the RSA and NCT websites, in order to alleviate the fear being alluded to here today, that if drivers have made every effort to get a test then An Garda Síochána and Insurance Ireland have confirmed that they are not breaking the law and will be covered. I want to-----