Kathryn Reilly (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move recommendation No. 8:

In page 134, between lines 1 and 2, to insert the following:
"100.The Minister shall, within one month of the passing of this Act, prepare and lay before the Oireachtas a report on options of amending the
Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations to allow those who buy second hand vehicles from "unauthorised" persons to benefit and to allow upper limb amputees avail.".

The disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme is worthwhile but currently has a couple of outdated elements which are in need of improvement. First, the requirement that a car has to be bought from an authorised person means that many people who can only afford to buy second hand vehicles are excluded. The second element relates to the exclusion of upper limb amputees; this is subject to a petition by citizens. I would be grateful if the Minister of State would consider amending the regulations to cater for these two groups.