Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 75: To ask the Minister for Transport if he proposes to amend the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 and specifically the (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) in order that he can exercise influence in the way national car tests are arranged; the reason roadworthy four year old cars, many of which have low mileage, must be included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26889/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and I have no plans to change either the Order or the Road Safety Authority Act. At present the National Car Test (NCT) becomes a requirement for cars four years after first registration. This is in line with the minimum requirements of Directive 96/96/EC and I have no plans to amend it.