Calls for Finance Minister to address Disabled Drivers/Passengers Scheme
The issuing of Primary Medical Certificates for disabled drivers and passengers has been suspended following a court decision last June. A Primary Medical Certificate allows a reduction in VRT and VAT when purchasing or adapting a vehicle. It also exempts those with disabilities from motor tax and tolls and offers a fuel grant. For many disabled people who have no access to public transport, this is the only assistance available to them to get around following the suspension of the Motorised Transport Grant and Mobility Allowance seven years ago. On Monday's Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke with Independent TD Denis Naughten, who has raised the issue and Anne Marie Flanagan from the Clare Leader Forum who are calling on the Finance Minister to address the issue urgently. Picture © Steve Buissinne via Pixabay