Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
370. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Finance if the appeal hearings for the primary medical certificate have recommenced as planned at the end of 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1851/24]
View answerAppeal hearings have recommenced since mid-December 2023.
I appreciate that it has taken far longer than anticipated to get to this point. With the Department of Health we have had to run four Expression of Interest campaigns over 18 months to source the legislatively required five members. We have also had to re-negotiate new hosting arrangements with the NRH following their withdrawal of services in February 2023.
Finally you should note that I have no role in relation to the granting or refusal of PMCs and the HSE and the Medical Board of Appeal must be independent in their clinical determinations.
