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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 2 Dec 1999

Vol. 512 No. 2

Written Answers. - Disabled Drivers' Scheme.

Nora Owen

Question:

147 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the blind car owners and users association have made an oral presentation to the interdepartmental group examining the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; if so, when he will publish the report of the review group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25698/99]

The date for making oral presentations to the interdepartmental group of officials engaged in a review of the scheme of relief's from vehicle registration tax and value added tax on vehicles and from excise duty on fuel used by severely and permanently physically disabled persons as drivers and passengers has not yet been determined.

When arrangements for the oral presentations have been finalised, an invitation will be issued by the interdepartmental group to the Blind Car Owners and Users Association and such other organisations and persons who have indicated their wish to make an oral presentation in the matter.
The deliberations of the interdepartmental group of officials are not yet concluded.
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