Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail)
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561. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if national car test centres will open again on 12 June 2020; the position regarding vehicles requiring a taxi vehicle licence test in the subsequent days after 12 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9918/20]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time and as in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis my Department continues to be guided by National Public Health Emergency Team and the relevant national experts in relation to the resumption of services.

I am pleased to confirm a phased re-opening of NCT centres commencing on Monday 8 June in line with Phase 2 of the Government roadmap for easing Covid 19 restrictions. Initially, testing will be by appointment only. Further information is available at www.ncts.ie and www.rsa.ie

The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, I have therefore referred the question regarding small public service vehicle testing to the Authority for direct reply.

I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.