Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme provides relief from vehicle registration tax and VAT on the purchase and use of an adapted car, as well as an exemption from motor tax and an annual fuel grant. The Minister, Deputy Donohoe, is very aware of the importance of the scheme to those who benefit from it. He is also aware of the disquiet expressed by many in respect of difficulties in accessing the scheme. Accordingly, he is now committed to a comprehensive review of the scheme to include a broader review of mobility supports for persons with disabilities. It has been agreed that the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme review will be brought within the wider review under the auspices of the national disability inclusion strategy to examine transport supports encompassing all Government-funded transport and mobility schemes for people with disabilities. We believe this is the most appropriate forum to meet the mutual objectives in respect of transport solutions and mobility supports for those with a disability.

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