Seán Haughey
Ceist:1149. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if domiciliary care allowance will be awarded to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30813/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 14 June 2022
Ceisteanna (1149)
Freagraí scríofa
Domciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is a monthly payment in respect of a child, aged under 16 with a severe disability who requires continual or continuous care and attention substantially over and above the care and attention usually required by a child of the same age. The child must be likely to require fulltime care and attention for at least 12 months. Eligibility is determined on the additional care required by the child rather than the particular disability.
An application for DCA in respect of their child Brody was received from the person concerned on 04 April 2022. Their application was disallowed as per Department's decision dated 28 May 2022, as the child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for DCA.
The person concerned was notified in writing of the details of this decision on 28 May 2022 and of their right of review and appeal to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO).
If seeking a review or appeal of the above decision, the person concerned should forward any new or additional information, or further documentary evidence (medical reports) for consideration.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.