Disabled Person’s Parking Permits or Cards (also known as European Parking Cards or Disabled Parking Badge) are available to people living in Ireland with certain disabilities and those who are registered blind, whether they are drivers or passengers. The parking card can be used by a disabled person in any vehicle in which he or she is travelling. This means that a disabled person who is being driven at different times by different people can bring the parking card with himself or herself and display it in the appropriate vehicle. The parking card is valid for 2 years from date of issue. Generally, the card is not issued to anyone under 5 years of age.
How do I apply for a parking card?
The parking card scheme is administered by the Disabled Drivers Association and the Irish Wheelchair Association. There is a fee of €35.
To obtain an application form for a parking card, write to either the Disabled Drivers Association or the Irish Wheelchair Association enclosing a stamped self-addressed envelope. In your letter you should give details about your disability and how it affects your mobility. If you have a Primary Medical Certificate you should mention it.
For more information on a Disabled Person’s Parking Permits, check out the following websites: