Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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35. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the engine size limit of vehicles to 2.2 litres with regard to those entitled to relief under the disabled driver and disabled passenger regulations in order to accommodate disabled farmers who drive larger vehicles such as jeeps in order to tow trailers and carry out their general farming duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43504/13]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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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. Given the scale and scope of the scheme, any possible changes can only be made after careful consideration and with regard to the existing and prospective cost of the scheme and the available resources.