Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018
163. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Finance the way in which a person who qualifies as a disabled driver and has a modified car can apply for a diesel refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45679/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by Revenue that individuals or organisations that have a qualifying vehicle registered under the Drivers and Passengers with Disabilities Scheme can make an application for the Fuel Grant Refund for any twelve-month period (in arrears). The same process is employed regardless of the fuel type used.
The quickest and easiest way to make a claim is to apply online using Revenue’s online services, via either ‘MyAccount’ or ‘Revenue Online Services’ (ROS). Once logged in, a person can select the ‘Driver and Passenger with Disabilities’ (DPD) option and choose ‘Claim Fuel Grant’. The person must then enter the period to which the claim refers and specify the number of litres used to transport the primary medical certificate holder.
If a claimant does not have internet access, paper application forms can be obtained on request by calling telephone number 01-738 3675. These forms should be completed and sent to Revenue’s Central Repayments Office at M:TEK II Building, Armagh Road, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan.
Revenue has also advised me that further information on the Fuel Grant is available in the information booklet VRT 7, which can be accessed on the Revenue website at the link
https://www.revenue.ie/en/importing-vehicles-duty-free-allowances/documents/vrt/vrt7.pdf
or by calling the Central Repayments Office at telephone number 01-738 3671.
