Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 344: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to domiciliary care allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3510/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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An application for domiciliary care allowance was received on 8 November 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 16th January 2012 advising of the decision. In the case of an application which is refused on medical grounds, the applicant may submit additional information or ask for the case to be reviewed or they may appeal the decision directly to the Social Welfare Appeals Office within 21 days.