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Clare Older People’s Council Call For Medical Report Charge For Over 75s To Be Abolished

The Clare Older People’s Council is calling for the medical report charges for drivers over 75 to be abolished.

It comes as a survey by People Insurance found 25% of Irish adults think the need for a medical inspection of drivers over 75 should be gotten rid of and 20% believe the procedure is ageist.

84% of men and 52% of women over 75 currently are driving license holders, according to the most recent census report.

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Clare Older People’s Council Chair Maurice Harvey believes that while a test is necessary to determine the medical fitness of drivers, the cost is too expensive.

You can listen to the full interview below.

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