Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 October 2024
144. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a domiciliary care allowance application submitted by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39260/24]
View answerDomiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is an allowance payable in respect of a child aged under 16 who has a severe disability and requires continual or continuous care and attention substantially over and above the care and attention normally required by a child of the same age and the child must be likely to require this level of care for at least 12 consecutive months.
An application for DCA in respect of their child, including supporting medical evidence was received from the person concerned on 27 September 2024.
As part of the decision process, their application is currently awaiting the opinion of a Departmental Medical Assessor (MA).
On receipt of the MA opinion and of the requested details from the person concerned, a decision will be made on their application as soon as possible and the person concerned will be notified of the decision in writing.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
