Here's how the RSA's driving services and NCT services are affected under Level 5
Driver theory tests are being suspended for a period of six weeks.
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Driver theory tests are being suspended for a period of six weeks.
Some drivers can’t get NCT appointments before their taxi licence expires.
Here’s the list of centres that are opening again, and the rules in place if you’re using them.
The new measures are expected to be published in the coming days.
Shane Ross is looking at measures to extend the period of validity of licences and NCT certificates.
Test centres have introduced measures to tackle the spread of Covid-19.
85 of the country’s 106 NCT vehicle lifts are in need of repair.
The reinstated vehicle inspection lifts will only be used for taxi drivers and those who are due to undergo a driving test.
If stopped by gardaí without a full NCT certificate, motorists are urged to show gardaí a report issued to them by the NCTS.
It comes one day after MOT testing in Northern Ireland was suspended due to similar issues.
The MOT is the Northern Ireland equivalent of the NCT.
The oldest vehicle submitted for a NCT last year was a 1932 Rolls Royce which passed the test.
Applus, the company which currently operates the test, made €6.5 million in profit last year, down 20% from 2016.
The WRC found that the man’s unfair dismissal complaint against his formal employer “is not well founded”.
And they’re probably not the ones you’d expect.
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A number of fines were issued.
The man refused to drive a company vehicle that didn’t have tax, insurance or NCT discs.
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Motorists advised to build in a free tyre check at a reputable tyre outlet as part of pre-NCT checks.
See if you can spot what the guards spotted.
Other than not wearing a seatbelt, there’s not many more offences left.
Kilkenny had the highest pass rate in the country last year, while Clifden had the lowest.
It’s been a busy day for gardaí checking for valid tax and insurance.
The massaging of figures is now feared to extend into other garda departments.
The men were to get €100 between them for their role although no money was ever exchanged.
Their 4×4 was seized and they will appear in court.
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The driver had no insurance, no NCT certificate or no tax.
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More staff and new lanes are also coming on stream.
Have you had trouble getting an appointment?