Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:128. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry [39765/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 21 October 2014
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Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned applied for domiciliary care allowance in respect of two children. The applications were not allowed as it was considered that the children did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A decision letter issued to the customer on the 19 September 2014 advising of the decision in each case.
The person concerned subsequently lodged appeals against these decisions. As part of the appeal process, the cases have 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 opinions, the cases will be further examined by a deciding officer, who will revise the original decisions if warranted or alternatively, forward the cases for consideration by the Appeals Office.