Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Ceisteanna (670)

Charlie McConalogue

Ceist:

670. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal for domiciliary care allowance that was submitted on 19 September 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1829/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

This lady was notified on 9 January 2017 that her domiciliary care allowance claim has been awarded from 1 October 2016. The first payment of the allowance, along with arrears due, will issue on 17 January 2017.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.