Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

324. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions that his Department is taking to combat the significant delays in NCT centres throughout the summer and autumn of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30655/22]

Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The operation of the National Car Test Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have therefore referred the question 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.

I am very aware of the serious challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to meet demand and the frustrating delays which vehicle owners have encountered since the start of this year.

I would like to assure the Deputy that this is a serious matter. I and my department will continue to monitor the RSA's progress to reduce test delays closely as part of ongoing corporate governance processes.