John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 208: To ask the Minister for Finance if a primary medical certificate will be issued in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if a response will be expedited. [16905/06]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy refers to the preliminary application process for a Primary Medical Certificate under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme. This certificate is issued by the Senior Medical Officer of the appropriate area of the Health Service Executive on the basis of a clinical assessment in respect of the disability criteria set down in the scheme's regulations. The Medical Officer is independent in this function and I do not have any role in that application process.

If an applicant is refused a Primary Medical Certificate, he or she may appeal the decision to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal, c/o National Rehabilitation Hospital, Rochestown Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin.