Patricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein)
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85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of candidates currently on the waiting list for NCT tests in County Kildare; the availability of appointments; the earliest appointment currently available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43105/23]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputy's queries regarding waiting times information 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.

Department officials were meeting with the RSA on a weekly basis for much of the last year. The improvements in the NCT service to date mean that such regular meetings are no longer necessary. However, the Department continues to work closely with the RSA on NCT provision and the RSA continues to provide weekly updates. Monthly meetings will continue as part of RSA governance, and where pressing issues arise, meetings will be held promptly and urgently.