John Lyons (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 117: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify the decision not to award domiciliary allowance to persons (details supplied) in Dublin 11; if a review of this decision took place in view of additional information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2776/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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An application for domiciliary care allowance was received on 22nd September 2011. This application was referred to one of the Department's Medical Assessors who found that the child was not medically eligible for the allowance. A letter issued on 24th November 2011 advising of the decision.

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 they may appeal the decision directly to the Social Welfare Appeals Office within twenty one days. Representations were received on behalf of the person in question in December 2011 and the Social Welfare Appeals Office has been requested to register an appeal in this case. The case will be reviewed by another medical assessor in advance of the appeal being heard.