Brendan Howlin
Question:236 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the waiting period for hearing of appeals under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations is now in the region of seven to eight months; if he has satisfied himself that such delay in conducive to the best interests of disabled persons seeking to benefit under these regulations; the steps he will take to put in place a speedier appeals process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25527/00]