Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
310. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) in County Donegal had an application refused by the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland for an EU disabled persons parking permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28234/23]
View answerEligibility for the Disabled Parking Permit is defined in the current Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations as applying only to those with a permanent condition or disability that severely restricts their ability to walk. As part of the application process, the applicant's doctor is required to fill out a form outlining the exact nature of the applicant's mobility impairment and the extent to which it meets the eligibility criteria set out in law.
The Disabled Parking Scheme is administered by the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland and the Irish Wheelchair Association. The Department has no role in the day-to-day processing of applications and cannot comment on individual cases. Therefore, the Deputy should bring this matter to the direct attention of the issuing body in question.
