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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: Okay, so break this down.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: This is important. We need to break this down because it is significant. The SLA has not been met. There has been a significant breakdown as per the terms we spoke about, such as regarding refunds. I believe those commitments were not met when it came to people who were waiting beyond a specific window of time, which I believe is 28 days. No substantial refunds were provided to people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: It is failing 22 SLAs?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: In total, those are the ones it has failed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: How many of the other 22 have been failed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: No, give us the number. This is important. We need the number on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: It is a pretty big one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: It is the service itself.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: To insinuate that the waiting time in Youghal is less than 28 days is disingenuous. I will not say it is anything else. When members of the public, no matter where they live in County Cork or Munster, go online today, the closest available appointments in almost all south Munster testing facilities are in January at the earliest. Nothing else is showing up. I do not know where Mr. Synnott...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: That information does not come up on the website.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: Yes it is, because the facts state differently from the figures the RSA has provided.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: The RSA is misleading the Oireachtas, including the members of this committee, by stating-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: Hang on, a Leas-Chathaoirligh. I am perfectly valid in what I am saying. I can back it up with what is publicly available online.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: My point is about the service that is being provided to the public. The information that has been provided to this committee is just not accurate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: I would like Mr. Walsh to provide to this committee the terms of reference of that report so that we can have a look at its parameters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: I have no-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: I would like to reply to the Leas-Chathaoirleach’s point. I come here elected by the people of Cork East and I represent them without fear or favour. I stand over my comment. I have no interest in withdrawing it. I believe that what I have said is entirely accurate. If you are a member of the public and you go on the website that is provided by Mr. Synnott’s company, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: We are signed into this for ten years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: What is the cancellation clause? Is there one? What is the penalty for cancelling the contract?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

James O'Connor: I understand my time is up.