Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013
354. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for a review of the decision to refuse an application for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6604/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received on the 2nd October 2012. This application was referred to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors who considered that the child was not medically eligible for the allowance. A letter issued on the 8th November 2012 outlining the decision to refuse the allowance. The person concerned subsequently lodged an appeal against this 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.
