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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee again and continuing this work and engagement with us. It is clear to me that multiple efforts have been made by the RSA and the NCTS to catch up and meet the challenges they face. On the NCT, Mr. Synnott mentioned that the company made a loss of €1 million last year and that, with a fine, there could be an increased loss this year.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: As far as I can tell, every centre is operating at capacity. Why did the loss occur last year?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: With extra staff and continued progress, does Mr. Synnott forecast that losses will continue? What is the financial outlook for when the centres are operating at full capacity with enough staff?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: Is the pricing structure for consumers stable? It costs €55 for a full test and €28 for a retest. Has pricing been examined and will prices remain the same for the foreseeable future?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: Has Applus made representations to the Department about pricing?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: Is pricing strictly a matter for the Department or does the RSA play a role?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: Would the RSA like to increase the price of the test? Is there a proposal on the table to increase it?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: That is good. Are we talking about 2024? Is pricing done on a yearly basis or could we get notice that the price has increased in two weeks' time?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: That is good to hear. The RSA is looking for new NCT sites in Dublin, Monaghan and Limerick-Clare. It is great to learn that a new site will be opened in County Kerry. Have sites been identified in any of these areas? Are sites close to being secured in these areas or is the RSA still on the look-out? I know the process is difficult.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: Is that north County Dublin?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: I welcome that as a north countyman. The RSA has got through the Covid backlog so its existing challenges are similar to the ones faced by other sectors in terms of labour force recruitment. Mr. Walsh mentioned staff retirements, which I understand. He also referred to "contracted staff reaching the end dates on their contracts". Where did those staff go? Was it not possible to extend...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: Perfect.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: May I ask one question? From where are the testers who we hope will come in coming? Are they driving instructors? Is that going to cause a problem? Where are the testers coming from?
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: 538. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the 24 local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the...
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: 539. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the 14 local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the...
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: 540. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the ten local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the...
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: 541. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the eight local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the...
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: 542. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the six AHB housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the reasons for the...
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (20 Sep 2023)
Duncan Smith: 543. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the four local authority housing units approved for construction in a location (details supplied) have finished construction; if so, their completion date; the final number of units delivered; the total cost of the project; if the development was officially opened by a Minister; if so, when that happened; if not, the...