Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Acting Chairperson and Senator Sherlock. These guidelines have been flagged since 2004. They became mandatory in 2013. It is not as though they are being rushed in. There will be a further three years' grace, namely, from 2024 to 2027.

Senator Sherlock asked for a technical explanation beyond whatever has been provided to her so far. I am happy to go back to the Department and seek that on her behalf.

I appreciate that there will be a number of operators who will be impacted by this, but there is no possibility for the RSA to deviate from the requirement for a drive-through on all commercial vehicle roadworthiness, CVR, testing lanes. The requirement has been communicated since 2013. Many CVR test operators have already invested in their premises in order to meet the requirements set out in SI 475 of 2022. Many others are in the process of upgrading their premises to meet these requirements. All newly authorised CVR test operators meet the requirements of the 2013 premises and equipment guidelines because you cannot get that authorisation unless you meet the rules.