Paul McAuliffe
Question:311. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for domiciliary care allowance. [46919/22]
View answerTuesday, 27 September 2022
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Domiciliary Care Allowance is a monthly payment in respect of a child with a severe disability who requires care and attention substantially in excess of that normally required by a child of the same age without their disability. The child must be likely to require this level of care and attention for at least 12 consecutive months.
The person concerned has been awarded DCA and backdated 6 months, as provided for under legislation, effective from 1st February 2022. Backdating of payment was considered following consideration of the evidence provided by the applicant relating to the good cause for not sending an earlier application. Payment commenced on 20th September 2022 and arrears owing from 1st February 2022 also issued on this date.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 14th September 2022.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.