Michael Cahill
Ceist:502. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to expedite a domiciliary care allowance transfer application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68234/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 29 September 2026
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Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is a monthly payment for a child aged under 16 who has a severe disability and requires 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 that disability is such that the child is likely to require this level of care and attention for at least 12 consecutive months.
Eligibility is determined having regard to the overall level of care and attention required by the child and is not based solely on a particular diagnosis or medical condition.
I can confirm that my Department received a request on the 1 September 2026 to transfer the DCA claim in respect of the child concerned from the current recipient to their spouse.
I am pleased to advise the Deputy that this transfer was processed on the 25 September 2026. A decision letter has issued directly to the new DCA recipient confirming the outcome and providing details of the award.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.