Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2022
264. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance the reason for the delay in assembling an appeals board in respect of the primary medical certificate; the plans that are in place in respect of the backlog of those awaiting an appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22632/22]
View answerThe Department of Health and the Public Appointments Service, with input from Department of Finance officials, issued a call for expressions of interest from medical practitioners to participate in the Board. Following an extension of the deadline, the call closed on April 29th 2022.
Applications have been received and will be now be assessed to identify any suitable nominees, with a view to establishing a new Board and recommencing the appeals process as quickly as possible.
Requests for appeal hearings can be sent to the DDMBA secretary based in the National Rehabilitation Hospital. New appeal hearing dates will be issued once the new Board is in place.
Assessments for the primary medical certificate, by the HSE, are continuing to take place.
