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NCTS are reopening the NCT service on a phased basis from the 8 June 2020 with the reopening of 15 centres. Customers of those vehicles that had a test due date prior to 28 March 2020 are now invited to make a booking for one of the following centres:

  • Cork – Little Island
  • Cork – Blarney
  • Northpoint 1 & 2, Dublin
  • Deansgrange, Dublin
  • Fonthill, Dublin
  • Galway
  • Limerick
  • Waterford
  • Letterkenny
  • Athlone
  • Ballina
  • Naas
  • Drogheda
  • Derrybeg

To enable the re-opening of centres the NCTS has put detailed measures in place, in each test centre, to mitigate against the spread of COVID19 and to protect both customers and staff, more information on what you should expect are outlined in their FAQ.

We understand you may have some questions regarding the resumption of service and your NCT Certificate validity, more information can be found here

The reopening is subject to the Government’s approval of the start of phase 2 of the Road Map to ease Covid19 restrictions. NCTS intend to open the remaining NCT centres on a phased basis during June and July, this reopening will be aligned with the Governments Roadmap for reopening Society and Business.

Please continue to check the NCTS website for further updates.


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