Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2022
636. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for domiciliary care allowance made by a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54267/22]
View answerDomiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is payable in respect of a child aged under 16, who has a severe disability or condition and requires continual or continuous care and attention substantially in excess of that 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.
An application for DCA was received from the person concerned in respect of their child on 14 September 2022. This application is currently awaiting an assessment by a Departmental medical assessor. Once this assessment has been completed, a deciding officer will make a decision and the person concerned will be notified of the decision in writing.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
