Disabled Drivers Grants

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 September 2012

Thursday, 20 September 2012

Ceisteanna (255)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceist:

255. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if he will consider a request made in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39917/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Revenue Commissioners operate a Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Tax Concessions 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 (HSE), through local health offices.