Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 January 2012
962 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the qualification criteria changes that have occurred in the motorised transport grant scheme in view of the fact that the applicants (details supplied) have heretofore been in receipt of the motorised transport grant scheme but have in recent months been refused under the scheme due to the fact that they do not meet the eligibility criteria. [1364/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Motorised Transport Grant supports people with a severe disability to purchase/adapt a car where it is essential for him or her to retain employment. There have been no changes in the eligibility criteria outlined in the current circular issued by my Department which governs the scheme. The Motorised Transport Grant is administered by the Health Service Executive. Therefore, in relation to the two individuals mentioned, I have arranged for that part of the Deputy's question to be referred to the Health Service Executive, for direct reply to the Deputy.
