549. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport if he will review an application for a person (details supplied) for a disabled parking permit. [63174/26]

I wish to inform the Deputy that as Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, although my Department is responsible for the legislation underpinning the Disabled Parking Scheme, the day to day operations of the Scheme are a matter for the issuing bodies, the Irish Wheelchair Association and the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland. Neither I nor the Department may intervene in any individual application or appeal for a disabled parking permit.