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Disabled Drivers appeal board has no members since October 2021, High Court hears

Summary

The High Court heard a judicial review case brought by a young woman with severe intellectual and mobility impairments, who was denied access to a State scheme that funds vehicle adaptations for disabled drivers. She claims her appeal was not processed because the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal has had no members since all five resigned in October 2021, and the Ministers for Finance and Transport have not appointed replacements. The woman's family had previously applied for a medical certificate to enable her to use an adapted car, but the application was refused and an appeal lodged. The board apologized, citing reasons beyond its control, and directed the applicant to address the matter to the Ministers, giving no timeframe.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Disabled Drivers appeal board has no members since October 2021, High Court hears. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• October 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2023-05-23 Publication

Why: An appeal board for disabled drivers who have been refused access to a State scheme to cover the costs of adapting a vehicle cannot process an application by a young woman with severe intellectual and mobility issues because it is without members since October 2021, the High Court has heard. CNI source report

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