293 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the date on which a review of the primary medical certificate scheme commenced; if an interim report has been submitted; if the final report is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21751/04]

I assume that the Deputy is referring to primary medical certificates that may be issued in relation to the disabled drivers' and disabled passengers' tax concessions scheme.

An interdepartmental review group was established to review the disabled drivers' and disabled passengers' tax concessions scheme. The group examined all aspects of the scheme including the qualifying medical criteria. The report was published on my Department's website in early July and copies have been made available in the Oireachtas library.

The Government has agreed that the Minister for Finance will consider the report on an ongoing basis in the overall budgetary context having regard to the existing and prospective cost of the scheme.