Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2017
521. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the refusal rates for applications for domiciliary care allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53012/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe refusal rates for Domiciliary Care Allowance claims for the last 3 complete years, 2014 to end August 2017 are outlined as follows:
|
Year |
Applications Received |
Approved |
Not approved |
Percentage refused |
|
2014 |
5743 |
3104 |
2062 |
36% |
|
2015 |
6422 |
4186 |
2102 |
33% |
|
2016 |
7434 |
4996 |
1683 |
23% |
|
2017* *To end of August |
5772 |
3801 |
970 |
17% |
