Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 209: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the rates for domiciliary care allowance that will apply in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43307/06]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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As a result of Budget 2007 the rate of payment for Domiciliary Care Allowance for 2007 will be €281.30, an increase of 12.1% on 2006. This increased rate of payment will come into effect on the 1st January 2007. All DCA recipients who are not in receipt of Carers Allowance or Carers Benefit from the Department of Social and Family Affairs will receive a Respite Care Grant Payment of €1,500 during the first week of June 2007.