Earlier this year my Department undertook a targeted stakeholder consultation process, as part of a broader tripartite review of the Disabled Parking Scheme. As my Department receives and responds to submissions and representations from the public on the scheme on a regular and ongoing basis, it was agreed to seek the direct input of disability advocacy groups and other relevant stakeholders, rather than issuing an open call for submissions to the public.
30 stakeholders were invited to participate in the targeted consultation (see table below), 16 of which returned submissions. The initial deadline for submissions of 15 March 2024 was extended to 22 March 2024 upon request.
This stakeholder consultation marked the second stage of the overall review process, the first stage of which, an overview of the current operation of the Scheme, having being published on gov.ie earlier this year ( gov - Review of the Disabled Parking Scheme (www.gov.ie) ). My Department is now undertaking a detailed examination of the legal basis of the Disabled Parking Scheme, and submissions received in response to the consultation will feed into any consideration of the legislative position.
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Irish Society for Autism
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AsIAm
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Aspire (Autism Spectrum Association)
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Irish Wheelchair Association
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Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland
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An Garda Síochána
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Irish Medical Organisation
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Association of Occupational Therapists Ireland
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Vision Ireland
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Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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National Disability Authority
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Inclusion Ireland
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Disability Federation of Ireland
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National Clinical Programme for People with Disability (HSE)
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Access Earth
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Enable Ireland
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National Disability Services Association
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Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland
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Irish Heart Foundation
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Crann Centre
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Acquired Brain Injury Ireland
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Arthritis Ireland
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Spinal Injuries Ireland
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MS Ireland
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Parkinson’s Ireland
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Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (SBHI)
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Local Government Management Agency (LGMA)
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Cystic Fibrosis Ireland
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Muscular Dystrophy Ireland
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