Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2016
229. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Social Protection when a claim for domiciliary care allowance will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33620/16]
View answerAn application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this lady on 9 August 2016. This application has been forwarded to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors for their medical opinion. Following receipt of this opinion, a decision will be made by a Deciding Officer and notified to the applicant. Applications are processed in date of receipt order. It can currently take 16 weeks to process an application for DCA.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
