Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
866 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for Health and Children his plans to resolve the difficulties encountered by disabled drivers awaiting primary certificates; and the resources available in order to alleviate this problem. [22103/04]
View answerThe medical assessment for, and granting of, a primary medical certificate for the purpose of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme is carried out by the senior area medical officer in the relevant health board. This function is to assist the Department of Finance which has statutory responsibility for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme.
I am aware of current difficulties regarding the Medical Board of Appeal which deals with appeals from those who are refused the primary medical certificate. These difficulties are being addressed by the Department of Finance.
