Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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383. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address the specific issue of the car purchase scheme referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 167 of 12 November 2015. [43820/15]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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I understand that the Deputy has requested clarification on 3 transport schemes. My reply to the Deputy's recent question on this matter outlined the latest position on the Motorised Transport Grant and the Mobility Allowance scheme. The Government decided to close both schemes on 26 February, 2013. Work is ongoing on the policy proposals to be brought to Government for the drafting of primary legislation for a new transport support scheme. The Health (Transport Support) Bill is included in the Government Legislation Programme.

The Revenue Commissioners' Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) scheme is still in operation and provides a range of tax reliefs in connection with the purchase and use of motor vehicles by people with disabilities. Details are available on the Revenue Commissioners website at www.revenue.ie Questions relating to this particular scheme are more appropriate to my colleague, the Minister for Finance.