Disabled Drivers Grant Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2013

Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Questions (581)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

581. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the financial assistance available by way of motorised transport grant or otherwise to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20343/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The motorised transport grant was abolished on the 26th February 2013. A project group to review both the motorised transport grant and the mobility allowance has been established to seek an alternative method to provide for the priority transport needs of people with a disability in a manner that does not run counter to the Equal Status Acts. At this stage, I am not in a position to pre-empt the outcome of the review or the decision of the Government.

The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme provides a range of tax reliefs linked to the purchase and use of vehicles by disabled drivers and disabled passengers. Further details are available from citizens information or the revenue commissioners.