Driver and NCT test waiting times longer than usual Learner drivers are facing an average wait of 10 weeks for a driving test, according to Road Safety Authority figures seen by RTÉ's Morning Ireland. Ireland • 25 Jan
NCT operator Applus recorded losses of €1.3m in 2020 The business that operates the National Car Test Service (NCTS) last year recorded a pre-tax loss of €1.33m Business • 29 Nov 21
Labour Court recommends NCT operator make 6% pay rise The Labour Court has recommended that National Car Test (NCT) operator, Applus grant workers a 6% pay increase. Business • 10 Sep 21
NCT service to continue under Level 5 restrictions The National Car Testing Service is to continue to operate during Level 5 restrictions. Coronavirus • 20 Oct 20
Expiring NCT certs, driving licences will remain valid The Minister for Transport Shane Ross has said that motorists whose NCT certs or driving licences are expiring will still be insured during the new … Coronavirus • 30 Mar 20
NCT centres to remain closed during public restrictions The National Car Testing Service has said that its test centres will not re-open tomorrow. Business • 28 Mar 20
85 NCT lifts to be repaired by end of April The National Car Testing Service said 85 car testing lifts identified with defects will be repaired and back in service between now and the end … Ireland • 27 Feb 20
End of April before all NCT lifts are back in service The National Car Testing Service (NCTS) has confirmed that it will be the end of April before all defective lifts identified at NCT centres will … Ireland • 14 Feb 20
Car underbody inspections to resume at more NCT centres NCT underbody inspections will resume in eight more test centres around the country in the coming week, according to the National Car Testing Service. Ireland • 04 Feb 20
NI Assembly to hear concerns over MOT centres The ongoing problems with the system for testing cars in Northern Ireland are due to be raised at the Assembly this week. Ulster • 03 Feb 20
NCT tests resume at six centres as lift checks continue The National Car Testing Service says car underbody inspections using lifts have recommenced at six centres across the country, but on a restricted basis. News • 31 Jan 20
Taxis hit by NCT issue as NTA cannot renew licences The National Transport Authority has said it cannot lawfully issue new taxi licences to drivers of vehicles that do not have a valid NCT. It … Ireland • 30 Jan 20
Car inspections have resumed on restricted basis - NCT The National Car Testing Service has said a small number of car underbody inspections using lifts have recommenced on a restricted basis. Ireland • 30 Jan 20
Three men convicted over NCT scam exposed on Prime Time Three men have been convicted for their involvement in an NCT scam first exposed on RTÉ's Prime Time in 2011. News • 06 Mar 17
Investigation finds major flaws in NCT system An investigation by RTÉ's Investigation Unit has found it is possible for a car to pass the NCT when all of its shock absorbers are … News • 22 Apr 16
'Common sense approach' on overdue NCTs A "common sense approach" will be taken in relation to drivers who are overdue their NCT but have proof of booking, according to gardaí. News • 13 Jan 15
2,000 cars taken off the road after failing NCT Over 2,000 cars that failed the National Car Testing service this year were taken off the road because they were too dangerous. News • 07 Aug 12
Callely fined €150 for driving without NCT disc Former junior minister Ivor Callely has been fined €150 by Dublin District Court for driving without a NCT disc displayed. News • 30 Apr 12
