Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2015
386. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the motorised transport grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10049/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraConscious of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of the Motorised Transport Grant and Mobility Allowance Scheme, in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close both schemes. The Government decided that the preparatory work required for a new travel subsidy scheme and associated statutory provisions should be progressed by the Minister for Health. The Motorised Transport Grant remains closed. Work is ongoing on the policy proposals to be brought to Government for the drafting of primary legislation for a new scheme. Once policy proposals have been finalised and approved by Government, the time frame for the introduction of a new scheme will become clearer.
The Revenue Commissioners operate a Disabled Drivers and Passengers Tax Relief Scheme which provides a range of tax reliefs in connection with the purchase and use of motor vehicles by people with disabilities. Details are available on the Revenue Commissioners website at www.revenue.ie
