Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when approval will issue in the disabled drivers disabled passengers scheme 1994 in respect of purchase of modified motor vehicles, having particular regard to the extent and permanency of their disablement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2747/06]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context

The medical assessment for the purpose of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme is carried out by the senior area medical officer in the relevant Health Service Executive area. This function is to assist the Department of Finance, which has statutory responsibility for the scheme. Accordingly the Deputy may wish to contact the Department of Finance in this regard.