Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 December 2025
270. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the way in which his Department ensures vehicle safety testing is up to standard comparative to testing procedures to ensure testing throughout the country is being fully adhered to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70112/25]
View answer271. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the frequency with which the standard of the national car test is reviewed to ensure vehicles are meeting required safety standards on roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70113/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 271 together.
Standards for periodic roadworthiness tests are regulated for at EU level. The Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility and oversight for NCT and CVRT testing in the State, and carries out independent inspections of NCT and CVRT test centres. I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply.
I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response with the information requested has not been received within ten days.
It should be noted (EU) 2014/45 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers is currently being reviewed at EU Level. Further information on these proposed revisions can be found https://transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/updated-rules-safer-roads-less-air-pollution-and-digital-vehicle-documents-2025-04-24_en
