Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 161: To ask the Minister for Finance regarding the disabled drivers scheme the reason there is a limit on engine capacity when there is a cap on the amount of money which can be reclaimed under the scheme; if he will consider removing the limit on engine capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30288/12]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I would draw the Deputy's attention to the fact that the criteria relating to the engine size of a vehicle and the relief available for vehicles which qualify under the Disabled Drivers Passenger Scheme have been in place since 1989. The purpose of the scheme was to provide for ways in which people with a physical disability could become more mobile; it is felt that the present limit of 2000cc is sufficient to allow for an extensive choice of vehicle in that regard.