Michael McGrath
Ceist:95. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a domiciliary care allowance appeal in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Cork. [40872/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 26 September 2012
Ceisteanna (95)
Freagraí scríofa
An application for domiciliary care allowance was received on the 25th October 2011. This application was referred to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors who found that the child was not medically eligible for the allowance. A letter issued on the 12th January 2012 advising of the decision.
The person concerned has appealed the decision, as part of the appeal process the case has been forwarded to another of the Department’s Medical Assessors for further consideration, including a review of any new information supplied. Upon receipt of the Medical Assessor’s opinion, the case will be further examined and will be forwarded for consideration by the Appeals Office, if necessary.
Questions Nos. 96 and 97 withdrawn.