Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
1077. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review will be undertaken of a recent decision to refuse an application for a domiciliary care allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42365/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDomiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is payable in respect of a child with a disability so severe that the child requires ongoing (continual or continuous) care and attention substantially in excess of that usually required by a child of the same age. The child must be likely to require this level of care and attention for at least 12 months. Eligibility is established primarily on the additional care required by the child rather than the child's disability.
An application for DCA was received from the person concerned in respect of their child on 23 May 2022. Their application was disallowed on 20 July 2022, as the child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for DCA. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision, the reason for it and of their right to request a review and/or appeal to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
The person concerned has not submitted any new or additional information or documentary evidence to date for consideration and there is no record of a request for an appeal of this decision. The person concerned may request a review of this decision in writing or via email and should forward any new or additional information or further documentary evidence (such as medical report) that was not previously available to the Department for consideration. A full review of the decision will be completed by a deciding officer on receipt of this information.
DCA reviews are currently taking approximately 6-8 weeks to process from date of receipt.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
