Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016
430. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for the domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27165/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 10th December 2015. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A decision letter issued on 1st March 2016.
The person concerned lodged an appeal on the 4th April 2016 and forwarded additional information in support of their application. A review of the original decision was undertaken as part of the appeals process and the person concerned was notified on 26th September 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.
