Under the recently enhanced policy, those who have been judged medically incapable to drive for a year or more can now apply for a free travel pass, reports RTE.
It is anticipated that around 30,000 people are eligible for the program, which is mostly utilised by senior citizens.
seizures Ireland, which has long advocated for the extension of the program, projects that some 5,000 individuals with the illness will now be qualified.
According to Paddy McGeoghegan, advocacy manager, today “marks the end of what’s been a longstanding campaign by Epilepsy Ireland”, reports RTE.
He noted that in the last several days, persons with epilepsy who have gained their acceptance have sent encouraging words to the organisation.
Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys acknowledged the efforts of Epilepsy Ireland and stated that the new policy will help “any person who is medically unfit to drive” in addition to those who have epilepsy, reports RTE.
SÃomha Connolly, the first person to utilise the Free Travel Pass, remarked that it is “difficult to comprehend unless you are in that position” to be medically prohibited from driving.
“It can impact on all aspects of life as you rely heavily on public transport and the kindness of friends and family to get around,” she stated, reports RTE.
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