Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes. Insurance Ireland has set out its position and made public announcements that a practical approach will be taken with motorists who are waiting on a test. People can apply to join the NCT priority waiting list and I encourage them to do that as they will receive a test date within a much shorter period. NCT officials have said they are taking a pragmatic approach. An NCT is only a snapshot of time so it is important that every motorist ensures their vehicle is roadworthy. A vehicle that passed an NCT, say, three months ago may subsequently have an issue that could lead to a prosecution by the Garda. All drivers have an obligation to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy year round regardless of the result of an NCT.