Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2016
322. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite an application for domiciliary care allowance for a person (details supplied) who urgently requires this payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39903/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this lady on the 10th October 2016. This application has been forwarded to one of the Department's Medical Assessors for their medical opinion. Following receipt of this opinion, a decision will be made by a Deciding Officer and notified to the applicant. Applications are processed in date of receipt order. It can currently take 14 weeks to process an application for DCA.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
