Disabled Drivers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 January 2011

Wednesday, 12 January 2011

Questions (167)

Denis Naughten

Question:

217 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance if he will amend the current regulations covering the primary medical certificate to allow any designated area medical officer to sign off rather than the senior AMO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1424/11]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

I have no plans to amend the current regulations covering the issue of a Primary Medical Certificate under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994 to allow any designated area medical officer to sign off rather than the Senior Area Medical Officer.