Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2015
57. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the steps she will take to expedite an application for a domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34885/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 21st August 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.
