An institution or society with its primary object being the enrichment of blind persons, may reclaim Value-Added Tax (VAT) on the purchase or importation of radio sets which are intended for the use of blind persons. Applications for repayment must be submitted within four years from the end of the
You can import certain goods designed for the educational, scientific or cultural advancement of blind persons without payment of Customs Duty and Value-Added Tax (VAT). There is no relief from the payment of VAT for these goods when imported by individuals for their own use. There are rules about who can
You can import goods specially designed for the education, employment or social advancement of people with physical or mental disabilities without payment of Customs Duty and Value-Added Tax (VAT). The goods must be imported by: people with disabilities for their own use to avail of relief from Customs Duty. VAT
The following links provide information on tax credits, reliefs and exemptions for customers with a disability: Drivers and Passengers with Disabilities Scheme, including the Fuel Grant. See Scheme for persons with disabilities in the Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) section. Repayment of Value-Added Tax (VAT) paid on certain aids and appliances, including radios for
If you require a trained service dog or assistance dog, you may claim €825 per year. This is the equivalent of a tax credit of €165 as a health expense, similar to the relief allowed for Guide Dog Allowance. You can use myAccount to claim this allowance. Service dogs are trained to meet
Government Entitlements Here you will find information on what Government benefits and allowances both adults and children who are blind or vision impaired may be entitled to. Select categories hereAdultChildrenFAQCase StudiesGovernment Entitlements Booklet Entitlements for Adults Confirmation of vision impairment If your best corrected vision is 6 / 60 or
The HSE Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is a specialist service for people under the age of 18 with mental health difficulties. These are difficulties that affect your thoughts, feelings and behaviours every day. Some conditions treated in CAMHS include: moderate to severe depression anxiety eating disorders self-harm
Grants and Support Services: Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) provides a range of grants for our members which are available provided an application is made, the grant criteria are met and there are sufficient resources. For further information about any of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland’s Grants and Support Services, please contact: Sam
If you are a public healthcare patient and require treatment that is not available to you in Ireland, you may be able to use the Treatment Abroad Scheme to get the treatment in another country in the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (the EEA also includes Iceland, Liechtenstein and
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