Bernard Durkan
Ceist:31. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if a primary medical certificate will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42602/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 10 October 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
The provision of a primary medical certificate is based on a professional clinical determination by the Senior Medical Officer for the relevant local Health Service Executive. To qualify for a primary medical certificate, an applicant must be permanently and severely disabled within the terms of the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994.
An unsuccessful applicant can appeal the decision of the Senior Medical Officer to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal. The Medical Board of Appeal is independent in the exercise of its functions to ensure the integrity of its clinical determinations.