Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2022
402. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications that were made for domiciliary care allowance in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35804/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of applications for Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) that were received in 2021 and to date in 2022 are as follows:
|
Year |
DCA applications received during year. |
|
2021 |
9,121 |
|
2022 to date - 01/07/2022 |
5,290 |
The number of DCA applications continues to increase.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
