The Motorised Transport Grant supports people with a severe disability to purchase/adapt a car where it is essential for him or her to retain employment. The eligibility criteria are governed by a circular issued by my Department. In order to be eligible to receive the grant, a number of conditions must be satisfied. The key eligibility criteria are that the individual applying must
meet the medical criteria
require a car in order to retain employment
be means tested to determine the amount of grant payable.
Self-employed persons who satisfy the criteria of eligibility may also be considered.
Eligibility for the Motorised Transport Grant may also be considered in "Exceptional Circumstances" other than for employment retention, for a person with a severe disability who lives in very isolated circumstances and where their disability prevents them from using public transport. It is not proposed to change the current circular.