Domiciliary Care Allowance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2016

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Ceisteanna (284)

Kevin O'Keeffe

Ceist:

284. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in view of the medical circumstances of the person. [39452/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received in respect of this child on the 10th November 2016. The application will be consider by a Deciding Officer and the decision notified to the applicant as soon as possible. Applications are processed in date of receipt order and it can currently take up to 14 weeks from date of receipt to process an application for DCA.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.