Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
1502. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Health if there is funding available in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford whose child has a number of disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38692/12]
View answerThe Revenue Commissioners operate a Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Tax Concessions Scheme, whereby a family member of a disabled passenger can qualify for tax relief linked to the purchase of vehicles, provided he/she is living with and is responsible for the transport of the disabled person in question, has acquired the vehicle for that purpose and the disabled passenger is the holder of a Primary Medical Certificate. Applications for Primary Medical Certificates are processed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) through local health offices. With regard to the other circumstances raised by the Deputy which are related to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE, for a direct reply to the Deputy
