Brendan Smith
Question:243. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if he will increase the level of rebate on products (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6023/22]
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The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Fuel Grant is regulated by S.I. 635/2015 and provides for payment of a fuel grant based on a the value of excise chargeable per litre rate of fuel. The grant is based on the excise component of the fuel, not the market price. The current value is €0.636 for petrol, €0.535 for diesel and €0.118 for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in respect of the mineral oil taxes applying to these products. An annual maximum of 2,730 litres applies in respect of a driver or passenger, and 4,100 litres in respect of an organisation. This grant has been increased by the value of the recent increase in carbon tax with effect from 1 January 2022.