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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 April 2026

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Thursday, 30 April 2026

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Shay Brennan

Question:

86. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of online applications for domiciliary care allowance since the application process moved online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31104/26]

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Minister for Social Protection

Since the application process for Domiciliary Care Allowance moved online in May 2025, there have been 6,203 online applications made. This compares to a total number of 15,061 applications overall in the same period.

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