Extending NCT for younger cars might alleviate pressure on backlog - Kenny

A Sligo Leitrim TD believes that there should be an examination of NCTs and newer cars.

It comes as the operator of the NCT says it's recruited more than 50 additional inspectors from the Philippines.

They're due to start training next month, as part of efforts to clear the current backlog.

The next available date offered at some test centres isn't until December.

Sinn Féin's Transport Spokesperson, Martin Kenny says extending the test time for younger cars might alleviate pressure:

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