Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)

Let us contrast that with the way people involved in white collar crime, whether in banks or otherwise and those who have run off with millions and billions of euro, were dealt with compared to the speed with which those involved in wrongdoing in the NCT centres were sanctioned. It sends a terrible message to the public. I commend the speed with which the NCT issue was addressed. It is scandalous that such activity should happen in national car test centres because it is a crucial factor in road safety. I accept the Road Safety Authority examines the contracts. Will the Minister indicate whether we need legislation to deal with the matter?

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