Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2016
159. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35364/16]
View answerAn application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received in respect of this child on the 15th March 2016. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A letter issued on 6th July 2016 outlining the decision in this case and the right to seek a review of the decision and/or to appeal the decision.
A review of the decision was requested on 12th July 2016 and the person concerned was notified on 10th November 2016 that following an examination of the application the original decision was upheld.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
