Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme

Thursday, 17 September 2020

Questions (80)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Question:

80. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Finance if amendments to the existing legislation, Disabled Drivers Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994, will be introduced to widen the eligible criteria as requested by the Office of the Ombudsman in order that more disabled persons can avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24478/20]

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Minister for Finance

I have been advised that a Supreme Court decision of 18th June found in favour of two appellants against the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal’s refusal to grant the individuals Primary Medical Certificates (PMC). My officials are currently examining the judgement, in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Office, and will bring forward any policy and/or legislative proposals, as necessary, for my consideration in due course.