Written answers

Thursday, 5 October 2023

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

National Car Test

Photo of James O'ConnorJames O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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38. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the fine applied to the NCT operator (details supplied) by the Road Safety Authority; if he will outline the timeline when this occurred; when his Department became aware of the fine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43094/23]

Photo of Jack ChambersJack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have referred the Deputy's queries on these matters 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.

As this is a matter of high public interest, of financial impact to the Exchequer and one of importance to citizens, on 5 June of this year I wrote to the Chair of the RSA Board to urge the Authority to bring a quick and fair resolution to the dispute between the RSA and the NCT contractor. Subsequently, I can confirm that the RSA has confirmed that contract mechanisms have been applied where service levels are not met and these have been settled.

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