Vol. 577 No. 3
466 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a primary medical certificate was not issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if an appeal will be expedited in the case. [31220/03]
The medical assessment for and granting of a primary medical certificate for the purpose of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme is carried out by the senior area medical officer in the relevant health board. This function is to assist the Department of Finance, which has statutory responsibility for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme.
Accordingly, my Department has asked the chief executive officer, South-Eastern Health Board, to investigate this matter and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
