Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 September 2024
199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the up-to-date position regarding an application for domiciliary care allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37042/24]
View answerAccording to my Department's records, an application for Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) has not been received from the person concerned to date. However, an application form (Dom Care 1) has now been posted to this person. The form is also available to download online at www.gov.ie or can be requested at any Intreo Centre, Social Welfare Branch Office, or Citizens Information Centre.
New DCA claims are currently taking an average of 6 weeks to process from date of receipt of application.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
