Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 201: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason the appeal made by a person (details supplied) in County Cork for the primary cert for a disabled driver was refused; and the further reason the independent appeal lodged against the decision to refuse in November 2006 has not been adjudicated upon. [19889/07]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The initial application under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme is made to the Senior Medical Officer for the relevant local Health Services Executive (HSE) administrative area and therefore falls under the remit of the HSE.

I understand from the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal that shortly after receiving an appeal against the decision of the Senior Medical Officer, a request for an appointment locally, in Cork, was made. As there are no arrangements for a clinic in Cork, at present, an appointment in Dublin, for the person concerned, is being made.