200,000 more car tests so far this year as NCT operator tries to clear backlog 

Applus Ireland managing director Mark Synnott told the Oireachtas transport committee the company’s loss had resulted from the “huge levels of overtime” Applus had incurred dealing with backlogs. Picture: Dan Linehan

National car test operator Applus has said 200,000 more tests have been carried out so far this year than in the same period in 2022 as it battles to address its waiting list backlog.

It also says it expects to make a €5m loss across 2022-2023 due to attempts it has made to tackle the backlog for the test.