Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
817 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if a primary medical certificate will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the number of certificates issued throughout the country for this condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21730/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe medical assessment 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 who have 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 case and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
In regard to the information on the number of primary medical certificates issued throughout the country for the condition of Ankylosing Spondilitis, this information is not readily available in my Department. I have therefore asked the chief executives of each health board and the regional chief executive of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to investigate this matter and reply as a matter of urgency.
