Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Health if will consider a mobility allowance request for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40356/12]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The Revenue Commissioners operate a Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Tax Concessions Scheme, whereby a family member of a disabled passenger can qualify for tax relief linked to the purchase of vehicles, provided he/she is living with and is responsible for the transport of the disabled person in question, has acquired the vehicle for that purpose and the disabled passenger is the holder of a Primary Medical Certificate. Applications for Primary Medical Certificates are processed by the Health Service Executive (HSE), through local health offices.

The Mobility Allowance is a means tested, monthly payment, payable by the Health Service Executive. I have arranged for this matter to be referred to the Health Service Executive for a direct reply to the Deputy.