Written answers

Tuesday, 29 September 2020

Department of Finance

Primary Medical Certificates

Photo of Seán CanneySeán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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82. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the primary medical certificates; his plans to expand the criteria for eligibility for persons to receive this assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26860/20]

Photo of Paschal DonohoePaschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I have been advised that a Supreme Court decision of 18thJune found in favour of two appellants against the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal’s refusal to grant the individuals Primary Medical Certificates (PMC). My officials are currently examining the judgement, in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Office, and will bring forward any policy and/or legislative proposals, as necessary, for my consideration in due course.

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