Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 November 2022
262. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied) for domiciliary care allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55951/22]
View answerDomiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is a monthly payment for a child aged under 16 with a severe disability or condition who requires continual or continuous care and attention substantially over and above the level of care and attention normally required by children of the same age and the child must be likely to require this level of care for at least 12 consecutive months.
An application for DCA in respect of their child was received from the person concerned on 12 September 2022.
Following the completion of a Departmental medical assessment, a deciding officer awarded their application, including six months backdating, effective from 1 April 2022.
The person concerned was notified of the details of this decision in writing as per decision notification dated 8 November 2022.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
