Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 October 2013
120. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Social Protection when an application for domiciliary care allowance will be dealt with in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42966/13]
View answerAn application for domiciliary care allowance was received from the person concerned on 28th June 2013. This application was referred to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors who provided an opinion that the child was medically eligible for the allowance. Following a decision on her claim, she was notified on 27th August 2013 that the claim was awarded. The first payment and arrears issued to her nominated Post Office on the 17th September 2013.
