Contact Details
IWA National Mobility Centre
Ballinagappa Road
Clane
Irish Wheelchair Association
Tel: 045 893 094/5
Fax: 045 861144
Email: maats@iwa.ie
Disabled Parking Permit Scheme
The Irish Wheelchair Association is one of the agencies authorised to issue Disabled Parking Permits on behalf of Department Of Transport.
The term Parking Card and Badge is also frequently used
The Parking Permit scheme was born out of a basic necessity to maintain independence for people with limited mobility. A person with a disability requires access to a disabled parking bay because of its size (accessible parking bays are larger than the standard parking space) and their proximity to daily facilities. This gives vital access to: work, shops, bank, social events, etc that would otherwise severely restrict people with disabilities entitlement to participate in society.
The Parking Permit Scheme operates under EU regulation and is valid in all European Union states. Parking entitlements attached to the scheme vary from country to country and should be so check prior to travelling.
Misuse and fraudulent use of the disabled parking permit scheme
Extensive primary legislation provides for substantial fines attached to the misuse and fraudulent use of the scheme.
It is an offence
for non permit holders to park in a disabled parking bay.
It is an offence
to knowingly give particulars that are false or misleading in connection with an application for a disabled parking permit.
It is an offence
to forge or fraudulently alter or use a disabled parking permit.
It is an offence
to fraudulently lend to, or allow a disabled parking permit to be used by any other person.
Application Process for a for Disabled Parking Permit
All applicants are required to meet set criteria in order to qualify for the Permit. A person’s eligibility is identified through the application process. This process includes :
- declaration of personal details on request for an application form
- a GP assessment conducted to complete the medical criteria section
- the form stamped by the Gardai.
Applications are checked for their full compliance before being issued. The Permit is valid for a two year period.
Applicants will be sent a renewal notice with a form to complete prior to expiry of their permit.
An application form for the disabled persons Parking Permit can only be obtained from IWA National Mobility Centre in Clane, Co Kildare 045-893094.
Parking Permits lost or stolen
All cardholders who report their permits lost or stolen to Irish Wheelchair Association are required to fill in a lost/stolen permit form. This form must be stamped by the Garda and details of the lost /stolen parking permit are entered on the Garda Pulse computer system.
