Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
417. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection when domiciliary care allowance will be granted in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57823/12]
View answerAn application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received on the 11th October 2012. This application was referred to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors who considered the child to be medically eligible for DCA. A letter issued on the 11th December 2012 informing the person concerned of the decision to award the allowance. Payment has now issued, with effect from 1st November 2012.
