Michael Noonan (Limerick East, Fine Gael)
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Question 399: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason domiciliary care allowance was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; if they may appeal the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37605/10]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received on the 7th July 2010 from the person in question. This application was referred to one of the Department's Medical Assessors who found that her child was not medically eligible for DCA.

A letter issued to the person in question on the 15th September 2010 where she was advised of the decision to refuse DCA. In the case of an application which is refused on medical grounds, the applicant may submit additional information and/or ask for the case to be reviewed or she may appeal the decision directly to the Social Welfare Appeals Office within 21 days.