Cecilia Keaveney
Question:62 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Finance whether there is any rebate available for disabled drivers towards the purchase of a car; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10982/96]
Written Answers. - Disabled Drivers Car Rebate.
Under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994, severely and permanently disabled persons, who satisfy the required medical and administrative conditions for admittance to the scheme are entitled, as drivers or passengers, to repayment or remission of vehicle registration tax and VAT on specially constructed or adapted vehicles. These reliefs apply to both new and previously registered vehicles. The total amount of VRT and VAT which may be remitted or repaid may not exceed £7,500 in respect of any one specially constructed or adapted vehicle.
The regulations also provide for a refund of the excise duty on fuel used in a qualifying vehicle, up to an annual maximum of 600 gallons as well as providing for relief from road tax.
Full details regarding the operation of the scheme may be obtained from the Central Payments Office, Office of the Revenue Commissioners, Coolshannagh, Monaghan. Tel: 047 82800.