Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
722. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will reassess an unsuccessful domiciliary care allowance application (details supplied); if he will reconsider this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25222/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraA review of the decision to disallow Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) was requested on 16 November 2015 and the person concerned was notified on 5 February 2016 that following an examination of the file the original decision was upheld.
The person concerned lodged an appeal on 1 March 2016. A further review was undertaken as part of the appeals process and the person concerned was notified on 23 June 2016 that the original decision was upheld. The application together with the additional information supplied has been forwarded for consideration by the Appeals Office. The Appeal Office will be in contact in due course.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
