Vol. 550 No. 1
78 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if and when regulations under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Regulations, 1994, will be relaxed to facilitate a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7435/02]
As the Deputy is aware, the disabled drivers and disabled passengers tax concessions scheme is currently under review by an interdepartmental group which is chaired by an official from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The group is examining all aspects of the scheme, including the qualifying medical criteria. I understand that the work of the group is at an advanced stage. Any proposals, whether to widen the scope of the scheme or otherwise, which may emanate from the review group will receive full consideration. Until such time, no amendments to the scheme will be considered.
For the Deputy's information, there are other State-funded schemes aimed at mobility, namely, a mobility allowance and a motorised transport grant, both of which are payable by the health boards.
