Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 December 2025
269. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the way in which his Department collaborates with colleagues in Northern Ireland regarding the testing that takes place within the Northern Ireland MOT and Irish NCT to ensure full safety and quality of vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70111/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder EU law, Ireland, like other Member States, is obliged to adhere to the minimum specified technical standards and intervals for carrying out periodic roadworthiness inspections on motor vehicles and the National Car Test (NCT) is operated in line with the requirements of EU Directive 2014/45/EU. This is given effect in Irish law by means of the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (SI 415 of 2017), as amended.
Vehicle roadworthiness standards in the UK are a matter for UK and Northern Ireland authorities. It should be noted that vehicles imported from Northern Ireland and re-registered in Ireland are treated the same way as any other Irish registered vehicle. The vehicle must pay annual motor tax, if it is using the public roads, must have valid insurance and must pass the NCT test if the car is over four years old.
