Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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70. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of money drawn down by county for primary medical certificates for 2015 and 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18886/17]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I understand from the question that the Deputy is looking for the cost of the Disabled Drivers and Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme, which is available to holders of a Primary Medical Certificate, broken down on a county by county basis, for 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017.  Unfortunately, statistics are not available on this basis, however, the total costs of the scheme for 2015 and 2016 are €50m and €65m respectively. This does not include the revenue foregone to the Local Government Fund in respect of the relief from Motor Tax provided to members of the Scheme.  Figures are not yet available for 2017.