548. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the conditions for disabled parking permits; and the criteria used to assess these applications (details supplied). [63177/26]

As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise the Deputy that the Disabled Parking Scheme is administered by two independent bodies, The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland and the Irish Wheelchair Association. Neither I nor the Department may intervene in individual applications for disabled parking cards.

The Deputy may wish to note that the Department is currently undertaking a review of the eligibility criteria for the Disabled Parking Scheme.