Dáil Éireann - Volume 591 - 02 November, 2004

Written Answers. - National Car Test.

  135. Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport his plans to include the inspection of tax and insurance certificates as part of the NCTS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26762/04]

  Mr. Callely:On behalf of the State, NCTS carries out periodic roadworthiness tests on pass[831] enger cars that are four or more years old in accordance with Directive 96/96/EC. I have no plans to include the inspection of tax and insurance certificates as part of the NCT or to involve NCTS in checking tax and insurance certificates generally.