Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 200: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Road Safety Authority in relation to delays with national car testing tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11793/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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There are regular and ongoing contacts between the RSA and my Department on matters pertaining to the National Car Testing Service. My Department receives reports from the RSA from time to time regarding the number of tests booked and carried out and waiting periods. I am aware that there is currently a high level of demand for car testing and I understand that the National Car Testing Service is responding to that demand in a timely manner. The RSA continues to monitor the position regarding demand for car testing and testing arrangements. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) vehicle testing arrangements are matters for the Road Safety Authority.