Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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To qualify for the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme an applicant must be in possession of a primary medical certificate (PMC). I have no function in relation to the issuing of PMCs.

A Senior Medical Officer for the relevant local Health Service Executive administrative area makes a professional clinical determination as to whether an applicant satisfies the medical criteria necessary to qualify for a PMC.

An applicant who is unsuccessful in applying for a PMC can appeal the decision of the Senior Medical Officer to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal which makes a new clinical decision within the scope of the qualifying criteria. The Regulations mandate that the Medical Board of Appeal is independent in the exercise of its functions to ensure the integrity of its clinical determinations.