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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 February 2022

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

Ceisteanna (92)

Michael Moynihan

Ceist:

92. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Finance if the rate of payment of the fuel grant under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme will be reviewed to take consideration of the recent increase in fuel prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10165/22]

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The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Fuel Grant is regulated by S.I. 635/2015 and provides for payment of a fuel grant based on a the value of excise chargeable per litre rate of fuel. The grant is based on the excise component of the fuel, not the market price. The current value is €0.636 for petrol, €0.535 for diesel and €0.118 for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in respect of the mineral oil taxes applying to these products. An annual maximum of 2,730 litres applies in respect of a driver or passenger, and 4,100 litres in respect of an organisation. This grant has been increased by the value of the recent increase in carbon tax with effect from 1 January 2022.

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