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In order to avail of this scheme, applicants must be in possession of a Primary Medical Certificate (PMC). The medical assessment and the issuing of the certificate are carried out by a Senior Area Medical Officer attached to the local Health Board ( List of Local HSE Offices ). The scheme is open to drivers and passengers with physical disabilities.
A Primary Medical Certificate confirms you are severely and permanently disabled and:
Further information can be found by visiting www.revenue.ie
The Scheme provides for a range of tax reliefs in connection with the purchase and use of motor vehicles. Relief in respect of Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) and Value Added Tax (VAT) may be obtained on the purchase of a vehicle, subject to a maximum of:
20th June 2023 - NEW Fourth Adaptation Category of reliefs
The fourth category of reliefs are for complex and significant adaptations to enable wheelchair accessibility as specified in the regulations, namely that adaptations must be made such that a disabled driver or disabled passenger while occupying their wheelchair can enter the vehicle, transfer within the vehicle from their wheelchair to a seat; be able to drive and brake/access switches and levers for secondary vehicle controls; or, to be safely secured for transport on the road, while in their wheelchair.
Allowable limits for VAT and VRT relief under the Disabled Drivers and Passengers Tax Relief Scheme are as follows:
Disabled Driver - €48,000 and Disabled Passenger €32,000
The Scheme is open to individuals who meet the specified medical criteria and have obtained a Primary Medical Certificate to that effect. You can apply for relief either as a driver with a disability or a passenger with a disability. Alternatively, there is provision for a family member of a passenger with a disability to apply.
In order to get a Primary Medical Certificate you must firstly apply through your local Health Service Office ( List of Local HSE Offices ) for an assessment with a Senior Area Medical Officer in the Health Board. Your GP or consultant cannot carry out the assessment.
A vehicle which has been admitted to the Scheme will also be entitled to an exemption from payment of annual road tax as follows:
1. In the case of a new vehicle or a vehicle which is being registered in the State for the first time the relief will be granted on application to your local Motor Taxation Office on presentation of the RF100 form. You do not need any documentation from the Central Repayments Office.
2. If the vehicle had been previously registered in the State the Central Repayments Office will issue you with a Certificate of Approval which should be presented by you to your local Motor Taxation Office.
Disabled drivers and disabled passengers whose vehicles are tax exempt under the drivers and passengers with disabilities tax relief scheme are entitled to apply for a Fuel Grant.
How do I apply for the Fuel Grant?
The Fuel Grant can be applied for online using Revenue’s online service ‘myAccount’ on the Revenue website. You will need your PPS number, mobile or landline number, e-mail address and home address. Go to www.revenue.ie to register.
You can contact the Revenue office between 9.30am and 1.30pm Monday to Friday at 01-7383671.
If you need an application form sent by post (the form is called the FG1 form), you can request them by contacting the Forms and Leaflets section at 01-7383675 and providing your name and address. The FG1 form will be posted to the address provided. Or you can download the Form FG1 HERE
Please note: When submitting a fuel claim, you can claim expenses for up to the past four years.
What are the rates of the Fuel Grant?
The Fuel Grant will be paid at the same rate as the current rates for repayment of excise duty on fuel, and the same annual maximum will apply. This means that the rate for petrol will be €0.59 per litre, the rate for diesel will be €0.48 per litre, and the rate for liquefied petroleum gas will be €0.10 per litre. The annual maximum that a driver or passenger may claim will be 2,730 litres, and the annual maximum that an organisation may claim will be 4,100 litres per vehicle.
How will the Fuel Grant be paid?
The Fuel Grant will be paid directly into your bank account by electronic fund transfer (EFT). You will be asked to provide the details of the bank or other financial institution account into which you wish your Fuel Grant to be paid (the IBAN and BIC codes) as part of the application form. The IBAN and BIC codes can be found on the top right hand side of your bank statement.
When you complete and submit the application form online for the Fuel Grant it will be processed by the Central Repayments Office and will be paid to your bank account by the Department of Finance.
As of February 2020, disabled drivers and disabled passengers whose vehicles are tax exempt under the drivers and passengers with disabilities tax relief scheme are exempt from tolls on each toll road in the state.
How it works?
Once a vehicle is registered and verified, a unique identity disc will be provided for your vehicle. Discs should be displayed on the vehicle’s driver’s side windscreen.
For further information and how to apply follow this link www.dtes.ie
(English)
https://dtes.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Guidelines-for-Disabled-drivers-in-barrier-toll-plaze.pdf
(Gaeilge)
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