Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2019
179. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the clinical guidelines and methodology used to determine whether an applicant qualifies for a primary medical certificate; the policy in place to ensure applications are dealt with on a consistent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4342/19]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware of the medical criteria used to determine whether an applicant qualifies for a primary medical certificate, PMC. The PMC is issued by the relevant Senior Medical Officer in the HSE, or failing that an appeal may be made to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal. I have no role in relation to the granting or refusal of PMCs, and the HSE and the Medical Board of Appeal must be independent in their clinical determinations.
I understand that my colleague, Finian McGrath, T.D., Minister of State for Disability Issues, in responding to the same question asked by the Deputy, advised that the HSE will respond directly to the Deputy in relation to how HSE personnel apply the criteria set out in the regulations and ensure a consistent approach to its application.
