Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2024
219. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who appealed to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal since it was re-established and were successful in overturning the rejection of their initial application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22722/24]
View answerThe Deputy should note that as of 13 May 2024 there are 708 appellants on the waiting list. 321 appellants have been assessed since the appeals process recommenced and, of these, 203 were successful. The Board has prioritised the waiting list using clinically-based criteria. They are working to address the backlog as quickly as possible.
