Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 June 2022
111. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for a domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34658/22]
View answerDomiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is a monthly payment for a child, aged under 16 with a severe disability who requires continual or continuous care and attention substantially over and above the care and attention usually required by a child of the same age.
An application for DCA in respect of their child was received from the person concerned on 26 May 2022.
Processing times for DCA new applications are currently 10 weeks approximately.
The person concerned will be notified in writing, once a decision has been finalised.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
