Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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406. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical certificate in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51480/13]

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 person with a disability or a family member can qualify for tax relief linked to the purchase of vehicles, providing the person with a disability is the holder of a Primary Medical Certificate. Applications for Primary Medical Certificates are processed by the Health Service Executive. Where the issue of a Primary Medical Certificate is refused, the applicant may appeal this refusal to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. The Board is independent in the exercise of its functions.

As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.