Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 January 2017
151. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for a domiciliary care allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal which was submitted on 14 October 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2266/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this lady on the 18th October 2016. This application has been forwarded to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors for their medical opinion. Following receipt of this opinion, a decision will be made by a Deciding Officer and notified to the applicant. Applications are processed in date of receipt order. It can currently take 15 weeks to process an application for DCA.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
