The Clare Leader Forum is calling for a sea change approach to the eligibility criteria for members of the disabled community hoping to obtain a primary medical certificate.
The Cert recognises holders as ‘severely’ or ‘permanently’ disabled and allows bearers access to funding to carry out vehicle adaptations under the ‘Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme’.
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However, there are currently 1,007 outstanding appeals lodged to the HSE for those seeking a PMC, while the board responsible for processing requests resigned 18 months ago.
Ennistymon native & Clare Leader forum spokesperson, Anne Marie Flannagan believes unnecessarily strict regulations are denying essential supports to the most vulnerable.
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