Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2024
377. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration will be given for domiciliary care allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40931/24]
View answerDomiciliary Care Allowance is payable to a parent / guardian in respect of a child aged under 16 who has a severe disability requiring continual or continuous care and attention substantially in excess of the care and attention normally required by a child of the same age and where the level of the child's disability is such that the child is likely to require this level of care and attention for at least 12 consecutive months.
An application for DCA in respect of their child was received from the person concerned on 20 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, a decision will be made by a Deciding Officer and the person concerned will be notified directly of the decision on their application.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
