National Car Test

Applus carried out a million full NCT tests last year compared with 1.39m tests in 2019

Applus claimed it was not in position to concede to a pay claim due to 2020 losses

There is as yet no date as to when either driving tests or NCTs will recommence

One in every two cars tested is rechecked but overall test numbers fell

Inspector passed car as roadworthy after visual inspection

New €700m contract to be awarded for test service that has proven profitable for Applus

Brand to become first mainstream firm to drop diesel from passenger car fleet in EU

Initial failure rate of 53% rose to 94% on second sitting of National Car Test

Expanding revenues from the NCT and VRT inspections led to the increased profit

Of 9,380 letters sent to motorists affected by Garda error, 3,888 drivers failed to respond

Highest pass rate in any vehicle test centre is 55 per cent, according to latest statistics

Car makers accused of fitting unsafe pressure monitors to save €10

Jonathan O’Brien tables motion on actions against motorists who had paid penalties

Greater safety on Irish roads would save more lives, improve health through more walking and cycling, and even boosts tourism, says the boss of the RSA