Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2024
389. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress 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. [4272/24]
View answerDomiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is a monthly allowance payable to a parent/guardian in respect of a child aged under 16 who has a severe disability requiring continual or continuous care and attention substantially in excess of the care and attention normally required by a child of the same age and where the level of that disability is such that the child is likely to require this level of care and attention for at least 12 consecutive months.
According to my Department's records, an application for DCA has not been received from the person concerned to date.
My Department has issued a DCA Application form (Dom Care 1) by post to the person concerned. On receipt of the completed application, it will be processed as quickly as possible.
DCA application forms are also available to download online at gov.ie - Domiciliary Care Allowance Application Form (Dom Care 1) (www.gov.ie) or can be requested at any Intreo Centre, Social Welfare Branch Office or Citizen's Information Centre.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
