Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2017
296. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will have a decision in relation to an application for a domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21913/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this gentleman on the 10th November 2016. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A letter issued to him on 24th February 2017 outlining the decision.
A request for a review of this decision was received on 7th March 2017, along with additional information on the child’s condition/care needs. The application will be re-examined by a deciding officer and a revised decision will be made if warranted. The person concerned will be notified of the outcome of this review as soon as it is completed. Currently, such reviews can take up to 15 weeks to complete.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
