Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014
410. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the anticipated reduction in spending of €1.7 million on domiciliary care allowance next year; and if she anticipates a reduction in the number of applications made. [1734/14]
View answerThe provision for expenditure on domiciliary care allowance in 2014 reflects the provisional outturn for expenditure on the scheme in 2013. I can confirm that there has been no reduction in the monthly amount payable on the allowance and also that the Department does not expect any reduction in the number of children benefiting from this payment over the coming year. Rather, it is projected that the number of applications for the scheme in 2014 will reflect the trend of recent years leading to a small increase in the overall number of claims in payment.
