Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I am aware the Minister of State may be unable to give me the details this evening. However, can his office inform me tomorrow as to when it is anticipated the 18-month backlog will be cleared? The Minister of State has stated he understands this can be backdated. If parents or guardians are found to be eligible for domiciliary care, will it be backdated to the date of application for the domiciliary care allowance?

My main request is to be supplied with this information tomorrow as I will attend a meeting of the parents in question tomorrow night. I wish to know by tomorrow when the principal medical officer believes he will have the backlog cleared. Can the Minister of State let my office know by tomorrow?