Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE)
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31. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in the context of the need to stop the spread of Covid-19 infection, he will immediately instruct the RSA to close the NCT test centres as was done from 28 March to 8 June 2020 and similarly extend the validity of NCT certs by four months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2037/21]

Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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As provided for under Part 2, Item 14(x) of the Schedule to the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 10) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 701 of 2020), the National Car Test (NCT) has been classified as an essential service.  This is in light of its role in protecting public safety on our roads, including the safety of essential workers. 

Accordingly I do not intend to interrupt or suspend the NCT service at present or to issue extensions to test due dates.