Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 October 2004
205 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the submissions by the Blind Car Owners and Users Association to have the scheme of tax relief for disabled drivers extended to persons who are registered blind; if he has carried out an assessment of this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26487/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraA pre-budget submission from the Blind Car Owners and Users Association was received by my office in early October. This organisation also made submissions to the interdepartmental review group established to review the disabled drivers' and disabled passengers' tax concessions scheme. The group's report examined all aspects of the scheme including the qualifying medical criteria. The Government has agreed that the Minister for Finance will consider the report on an ongoing basis in the overall budgetary context having regard to the existing and prospective cost of the scheme This submission, as with all other pre-budget submissions, will be considered in the context of preparations for the forthcoming budget and Finance Bill.
