Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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530. To ask the Minister for Finance when the review of the criteria for the primary medical certificate will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21103/22]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The Disabled Drivers & Disabled Passengers Scheme provides relief from Vehicle Registration Tax and VAT on the purchase and use of an adapted car, as well as an exemption from motor tax and an annual fuel grant.

I gave a commitment that a comprehensive review of the scheme, to include a broader review of mobility supports for persons with disabilities, would be undertaken. 

I am working on this matter with Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. We have agreed that the DDS review should be brought within a wider review under the auspices of the National Disability Inclusion Strategy (NDIS), to examine transport supports encompassing all Government funded transport and mobility schemes for people with disabilities.  

We believe that this is the most appropriate forum to meet mutual objectives in respect of transport solutions/mobility supports for those with a disability. 

The NDIS Transport Working Group, chaired by Anne Rabbitte, Minister of State for Disability, met on 26 January 2022. As the review is a matter for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth I cannot comment on the expected timeline for completion. Officials from the Department of Finance will continue to contribute to the Working Group in progressing the review and in bringing forward proposals for consideration by Government.