Disabled Drivers.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2006

Tuesday, 7 March 2006

Questions (145)

John Perry

Question:

174 Mr. Perry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she received correspondence dated 10 February 2006 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8818/06]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O’Malley)

My Department has received the correspondence referred to by the Deputy. The primary medical certificate is a requirement of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme. The Department of Finance has statutory responsibility for this scheme. Accordingly, the correspondence has been forwarded to the Minister for Finance.