Free NCT for 500 drivers..thanks to St Brigid's Day

SOME 500 drivers may get a free NCT test for their vehicle due to the new St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday next week. 

The Road Safety Authority confirmed to the Oireachtas Transport Committee that if people who paid the €55 fee were left waiting over 28 days for an NCT appointment in 2022, they will get a refund.

Applus+ managing director Mark Synott told the Oireachtas Transport Committee that 375,000 cars are currently overdue for an NCT.

Fianna Fail’s James O’Connor said there was a “crisis within the system”.

There have been significant delays in securing appointments for the NCT in recent months stemming from issues relating to the pandemic.