Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2015
140. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance if an application for a primary medical certificate will be granted on appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny [27427/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand the individual concerned appealed the decision of the Health Service Executive to not award them a Primary Medical Certificate to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal. I am informed by the Medical Board of Appeal that this appeal was not upheld.
A citizen can re-apply for a Primary Medical Certificate after six months if there is a deterioration in their condition.
Given the independence of the Medical Board of Appeal is provided for by Regulation 6(1)(e) of S.I. 353 of 1994, the Deputy will appreciate it would not be appropriate for me as Minister for Finance to intervene in the clinical determinations of the Medical Board of Appeal.
