Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 September 2025
200. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 668 of 29 July 2025, if the exemption from motor tax and an annual fuel grant, under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme is available for people to apply and access immediately; if so, the way in which a person applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49331/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme (DDS) provides relief from VRT and VAT on the use of an adapted car, as well as an exemption from motor tax and an annual fuel grant. A Primary Medical Card holder can avail of the exemption from motor tax and the Fuel Grant under the DDS. The motor tax exemption can be applied for at a local Motor Taxation Office. The Fuel Grant is claimed through Revenue's online service myAccount. Further information on the DDS and it's reliefs can be found using the following link: www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel-and-recreation/transport-and-disability/tax-relief-for-disabled-drivers-and-disabled-passengers/
It is a condition of the scheme that applications for fuel grant claims must be made retrospectively at least 12 months after costs have been incurred and costs incurred up to four years previously may also be claimed, where they have not previously been claimed.
