Brendan Griffin
Ceist:617. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision will issue on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32796/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 21 June 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
Domiciliary 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.
An application for DCA was received from the person concerned on 18 January 2022. Their application was disallowed as per the Department's decision dated 06 April 2022, as the child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for DCA.
The person concerned requested a review and appeal of this decision. As part of the review and appeal process their application was re-examined by a deciding officer. Following a review of all the information supplied, including further additional information and documentation, it has been decided that the person concerned does meet the qualifying conditions for receipt of DCA.
The person concerned was notified in writing of the details of this revised decision on 20 June 2022.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.