Violet-Anne Wynne
Question:501. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Finance if he will make the necessary changes to an Act (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39361/23]
View answerMonday, 11 September 2023
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I welcome the passage of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Act 2022 that will give individuals greater flexibility in making decisions that affect their lives.
I am aware that the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulation 1994, specifically Regulations 10(5) (b), will need to reviewed and revised to reflect the new legislative situation following the passage of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Act 2022.
Regulations 10(5) (b) makes provision to waive the conditions concerning both family membership and residency of a claimant under Regulation 10 in the case of a claim lodged by a person appointed by the President of the High Court to act on behalf of a disabled passenger who is a Ward of Court.
Since 26 April 2023 applications for adults to become a Ward of Court can no longer be made. There will be a gradual transition to a new three-tiered assisted decision-making framework, depending on the assessed decision-making capacity of the individual.
My officials have begun to explore policy options, in light of the broader objectives of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Act 2022 as well as the objectives of the Scheme. There are a number of factors that will require careful consideration and discussion before the details of legislative amendments to the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulation 1994 can be finalised.