John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Sligo was turned down on their application for VRT rebate on an adapted vehicle in view of the fact that they have a physical disability and their driving licence prohibits them driving anything other than an adapted vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36010/07]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The initial application for a Primary Medical Certificate under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations 1994, is made to the Senior Medical Officer of the relevant local Health Service Executive administrative area.

If the Primary Medical Certificate has been refused in this case, the named person may appeal the refusal to the Medical Board of Appeal, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. I would point out that the Medical Board of Appeal is independent in the exercise of its functions.