Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
1169. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if there are provisions due to be implemented within his Department to accommodate persons that are not permitted by the State to drive due to a sight impairment but cannot avail of a free-travel pass as they are under 66 years of age and are not in receipt of a disability allowance, blind pension, carer's allowance or an invalidity pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25100/16]
View answerI wish to inform the Deputy that the Department of Health does not have a scheme in place for people with a sight impairment who cannot avail of the Free Travel Pass and are not in receipt of core payments from the Department of Social Protection. The criteria for the Free Travel Pass are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection.
However, if the Deputy has concerns regarding the provision of health and personal, social supports to a particular individual, he is welcome to contact my Private Office with the details and they will follow the matter up with the Health Service Executive.
