Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 19 May 1992

Vol. 419 No. 9

Written Answers. - Domiciliary Care Allowance.

Seán Ryan

Question:

109 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Health the reason for the refusal of domiciliary care allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will reconsider the decision not to grant the allowance given that the parent involved had to give up work to look after the child following an accident.

Minister for Health (Dr. O'Connell)

The assessment of eligibility for an allowance or assistance in any individual case is the responsibility of the Health Board concerned. Accordingly, I have referred the case to the Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Health Board for investigation and a request that he reply to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.