Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 June 2018

Thursday, 28 June 2018

Questions (279)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

279. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if and when a domiciliary care allowance payment will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28570/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received in respect of this child on the 18th April 2018. 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 the 25th June 2018 outlining the decision in this case.

In the case of an application which is refused, the applicant may submit additional information and ask to have the decision reviewed, and/or they may appeal the decision directly to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. The options available have been advised in the decision letter.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.