Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 March 2014
189. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection when she expects an appeal of a domiciliary care allowance application to be adjudicated upon in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10655/14]
View answerAn application for domiciliary care allowance was received from the person concerned on 27th August 2013. The application was disallowed as the child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for the allowance. A letter issued on the 1st October 2013 advising of the decision.
The person concerned has requested a review of this decision and supplied additional information on this child’s condition/care needs. She will be notified of the outcome of this review as soon as it is completed.
An appeal against the decision has also been submitted to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. If necessary, on completion of the review the application file will be passed to the Social Welfare Appeals Office for the consideration of an Appeals Officer.
