Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will assist in the case of a person (details supplied). [8819/08]

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will assist in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [8827/08]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 189 and 190 together.

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.