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Primary Medical Certificates

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2020

Tuesday, 7 July 2020

Ceisteanna (158, 187)

Paul Kehoe

Ceist:

158. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance the status of the resumption of oral hearings for the appeal of the primary medical certificate that needed to be cancelled in April 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13865/20]

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Brendan Smith

Ceist:

187. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance his plans to improve the criteria for the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14535/20]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 158 and 187 together.

I have been advised that hearings of the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal have been postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions, where the fact that many appellants would likely be in the vulnerable or high-risk Covid-19 category is a relevant consideration.

I have also been advised that a Supreme Court decision of 18 June found in favour of two appellants against the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal’s refusal to grant the individuals Primary Medical Certificates (PMC). My officials are currently examining the judgement, in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Office, and will bring forward any policy and/or legislative proposals, as necessary, for my consideration in due course.

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