Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2015
156. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a domiciliary care application will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22310/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 28th May 2015. This application has been forwarded to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors for their medical opinion. Following receipt of this opinion, a decision will be made by a Deciding Officer and notified to the person concerned. It can currently take 12 weeks to process an application for DCA.
