DFI welcomes new reliefs in the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme

The Disability Federation of Ireland welcomes the news that the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath, TD has signed regulations that establish a fourth category of reliefs in the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme, for people with disabilities who require complex and significant adaptions to their vehicles to enable in-vehicle wheelchair access.

The new reliefs provide up to €48,000 for disabled drivers and €32,000 for disabled passengers. This will apply to those who have borne or paid VAT, VRT or residual VRT on or after 1 August 2022.

You can read the press release from the government here.

You can also listen to Leigh Gath, disability activist (pictured) who spoke about this issue on The DFI Podcast earlier this year. 

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