Primary Medical Certificates

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 February 2023

Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Ceisteanna (312)

Violet-Anne Wynne

Ceist:

312. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health the status of a review into the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5236/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

A Primary Medical Certificate is a requirement for the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme, which comes under the remit of the Department of Finance and is operated by the Revenue Commissioners.

The criteria for a Primary Medical Certificate are set out in the Finance Acts and relevant Department of Finance Regulations.  Accordingly the Department of Health has no function in amending the criteria for a Primary Medical Certificate.