Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 April 2019

Tuesday, 2 April 2019

Questions (561)

Tom Neville

Question:

561. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a domiciliary care allowance application by a person (details supplied). [15241/19]

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 31st January 2019.  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 27th March 2019 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.