Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
921. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of a domiciliary care allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1288/22]
View answerDomiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is payable in respect of children with a severe disability who require care and attention substantially in excess of that required by children of a similar age without their disability, providing this additional care is likely to last for at least 12 months.
The person concerned was notified on the 10th December 2021 that DCA has been awarded, on appeal, with effect from the 1st May 2021. Arrears due for this period issued to her together with her December payment on the 21st December 2021.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
