Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2022
573. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress that has been made to date in the determination of an application for a domiciliary care allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39340/22]
View answerDomiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is payable in respect of a child with a disability so severe that the child requires ongoing (continual or continuous) care and attention substantially in excess of that usually required by a child of the same age. The child must be likely to require this level of care and attention for at least 12 months. Eligibility is determined essentially on the additional care required by the child rather than the disability.
An application for DCA was received from the person concerned in respect of their child on 24 March 2022. Their application was disallowed on 18 May 2022 as their child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for DCA.
The person concerned was notified in writing of the details of this decision on 18 May 2022 and of their right of review and appeal.
To date, no request for review and / or appeal has been received from the person concerned.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
