Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
385. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a domiciliary care allowance review in respect of a person (details supplied) a in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2522/24]
View answerAn application for Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) in respect of their child was received by my Department from the person concerned on 13 July 2023.
A deciding officer disallowed their claim as per decision dated 12 October 2023 as their child was not considered to satisfy the conditions for DCA, based on the information provided, including the available supporting documentary evidence that was provided by the person concerned in their application.
The applicant requested a review of the deciding officer's decision.
Following a review of their application, including all further additional information and documentary evidence that was provided in support of that review request, a deciding officer decided not to revise the original decision, as per further decision dated 17 November 2023.
A request for a further review of their entitlement to DCA, including further new medical evidence was subsequently received on behalf of the applicant.
Following a further review of their application in respect of the child concerned, including the further new documentary (medical) evidence (diagnostic assessment reports) that was provided for consideration, a deciding officer decided to revise the original decision, as it was considered that the child does satisfy the conditions for DCA, based on the further new evidence that was provided.
The person concerned was notified of this review decision in writing on 10 January 2024.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
