Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
627. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when payment of a domiciliary allowance will issue to persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34970/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for domiciliary care allowance was received from the person concerned on 11 March 2013. 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 20th May 2013 advising of the decision. The person concerned subsequently lodged an appeal against this decision and supplied additional information on the child’s condition. As part of the appeal process, the application along with the additional information provided was reviewed by a second Medical Assessor who found the child to be medically eligible for the allowance. The person concerned was notified of the decision on 4 July 2013. Payment of the allowance, along with arrears due will issue on 16 July 2013.
