Disabled Drivers and disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme Interdepartmental Review Group Report to the Minister for Finance, September 2002 raised a number of concerns to members of Amputee Ireland.Details of the report are available from Amputee Ireland. info@amputeeireland.org
As most of us know as amputees we are entitled to tax concessions when it comes to getting and staying on the road.You can read some useful information by clicking on the 'more about driving' link below.
Background
The government review group was convened to review the operation of the scheme following a meeting which took place in April 1998 between the minister for health and children, the
minister for Finance and the Minister of State at the Department of Justice,Equality and Law Reform to discuss problems with the operation of the scheme.
As an organisation we have drafted a response to the report which you can download opposite.If you are concerned about changes to the scheme that may affect you ,you can register your concerns to us at info@amputeeireland.org or contact your local councillor or TD.