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Disabled Drivers Grant

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2020

Tuesday, 6 October 2020

Questions (740)

Denis Naughten

Question:

740. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for a primary medical certificate that are now on hold as a result of the Supreme Court ruling of 18 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28735/20]

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The Minister for Finance has responsibility for the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme which is operated by the Revenue Commissioners. To qualify for the Scheme, an applicant must be in possession of a Primary Medical Certificate.

The extent of the involvement of Health Service Executive (HSE) personnel in the Scheme relates to making a professional clinical determination as to whether an individual applicant meets the specified medical criteria. This determination is undertaken by Senior Medical Officers for the relevant HSE Community Health Organisation, on behalf of the Department of Finance and the Revenue Commissioners.

As the matter of assessment by a HSE Senior Medical Officer is a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Question No. 741 answered with Question No. 732.
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