John Browne
Question:406. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Social Protection when an application for domiciliary care allowance will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [25775/13]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013
406. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Social Protection when an application for domiciliary care allowance will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford. [25775/13]
View answerAn application for domiciliary care allowance was received from the person concerned on the 21st March 2013. This application was referred to one of the Department's Medical Assessors who found that the child was not medically eligible for the allowance. A letter issued on the 21st May 2013 advising of the decision. In the case of an application which is refused on medical grounds, the applicant is notified that they may submit additional information and/or ask for the case to be reviewed by another medical assessor. Alternatively, they may also appeal the decision directly to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.