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12/01/2016
Disabled Drivers Scheme Improvements Announced
Improvements to the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme have been announced by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan.
Under the improvements, two new categories have been added to the Scheme, which aim to make it more affordable for people with disabilities and carers of people with disabilities to drive.
Welcoming the news, Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, said: "Technological changes have provided opportunities for people with severe disabilities to drive their own car. However, the cost of such vehicles can be extremely expensive for people with disabilities, given the extensive adaptations required.
"In recognition of the significant cost of adaptation the category of 'specifically adapted vehicle' and 'extensively adapted vehicle' are being included in the scheme.
"The VAT and VRT relief for the 'extensively adapted vehicle' will be up to €22,000, but the vehicle must be held for 6 years before resale.
"I would like to commend the Irish Wheelchair Association and the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland for their work with the Department of Finance regarding the improvements."
He added: "These changes to the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme will make a real difference to people across the country and I am hopeful that as the economy continues to grow, more money will be available to invest in schemes such as these.
"Fine Gael is committed to getting people back to work and will use the resources created to reduce taxes and invest in vital services."
(MH/JP)
Under the improvements, two new categories have been added to the Scheme, which aim to make it more affordable for people with disabilities and carers of people with disabilities to drive.
Welcoming the news, Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, said: "Technological changes have provided opportunities for people with severe disabilities to drive their own car. However, the cost of such vehicles can be extremely expensive for people with disabilities, given the extensive adaptations required.
"In recognition of the significant cost of adaptation the category of 'specifically adapted vehicle' and 'extensively adapted vehicle' are being included in the scheme.
"The VAT and VRT relief for the 'extensively adapted vehicle' will be up to €22,000, but the vehicle must be held for 6 years before resale.
"I would like to commend the Irish Wheelchair Association and the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland for their work with the Department of Finance regarding the improvements."
He added: "These changes to the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme will make a real difference to people across the country and I am hopeful that as the economy continues to grow, more money will be available to invest in schemes such as these.
"Fine Gael is committed to getting people back to work and will use the resources created to reduce taxes and invest in vital services."
(MH/JP)
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