Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2012
538 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the assistance available from him or from the Health Service Executive to assist parents of severely disabled children under 17 years of age living in isolated areas to purchase a motor vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30384/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Revenue Commissioners' operate a Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme whereby a family member of a disabled passenger can qualify for tax relief linked to the purchase of vehicles, provided he/she is living with and is responsible for the transport of the disabled person in question, has acquired the vehicle for that purpose and the disabled passenger is the holder of a Primary Medical Certificate. Applications for Primary Medical Certificates are processed by the Health Service Executive through local health offices.
