Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Ceisteanna (665)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

665. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused domiciliary care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1790/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

The domiciliary care allowance application from this lady was disallowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A letter issued on 1 December 2016 advising of this decision.

In the case of an application which is refused, the applicant may submit additional information and ask to have the decision reviewed, or they may appeal the decision directly to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. This information and the options available to her have been advised in the decision letter.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.