John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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80. To ask the Minister for Finance if an application for a primary medical certificate will be granted on appeal to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [33501/15]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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A person who is unsuccessful in their application for a Primary Medical Certificate may appeal the decision to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal, which makes a new clinical determination in respect of the individual. After six months a citizen can reapply if there is a deterioration in their condition.

I am informed by the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal that the person (details supplied) was assessed by the Medical Board of Appeal in June 2015, and was unsuccessful in their appeal.

Regulation 6(1)(e) of the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concession) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 353 of 1994) mandates that the Medical Board of Appeal is independent in the exercise of its functions to ensure the integrity of its clinical determinations.